Suniel Shetty has revealed that he was hesitant to join ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ because of the huge cast but is happy that he finally got off the hook. Avoiding comparisons to ‘Tropic Thunder’, he left the decision to the audience, recognizing that “brain rotting cinema” has its place and can affect viewers.
Suniel Shetty talks about his initial doubts about ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Although Suniel had doubts about signing ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, he is now happy that he changed his mind. The film, directed by Ahmed Khan, reportedly crossed Rs 50 crore in its opening weekend. According to Mid-day reports, “Initially I was hesitant to do this because I didn’t know if justice would be done to so many actors,” Shetty said of the film’s 30-plus cast. “I knew the script was high but because I was comfortable with my producer Firoz A Nadiadwallah and Ahmed, I agreed.“
Suniel Shetty rejects ‘Tropic Bingu’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ comparisons
Several viewers have pointed out the similarities between ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, which also appears Akshay KumarSanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandonand Disha Pataniamong others, is Ben Stiller’s 2008 Hollywood comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, in which a forest of actors is shooting around in a real war situation. However, Shetty remains unfazed by such comparisons, opining, “Comparisons will continue to happen. What makes the difference is the writing, the acting, the director’s vision, and our belief that a top-notch, brain-rotting film will work. We are not the judge.” People have enjoyed Welcome to the Jungle.”
Suniel Shetty is gearing up for an action thriller ‘Hitman’ with Tiger Shroff
After entertaining comedians, Suniel is now gearing up to do an action thriller called ‘Hitman’. Directed by Sachin RaviThe film sees Shetty stepping into the role of a mentor to Tiger Shroff’s character. It’s clear that the role carries shades of grey, though Shetty chose to play it close to his chest, saying, “I can’t say anything until the producer makes an announcement. Gray is always good, but black is never. “
Suniel Shetty on why comedy films are as important as action films
Suniel confirmed that comedy films have the same value as big films like ‘Dhurandhar’. “I love it Aditya Dharcinema. For me, that’s fun [a movie] which pleases children and families. “The way he goes to the theater for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ speaks for itself,” he said.