"Please replace star ratings with laughter emojis": Akshay's requests to critics for 'Welcome 3' reviews
Mumbai, June 24
As the release date of his comedy film 'Welcome To The Jungle' is around the corner, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Wednesday penned a message for the critics and influencers, jokingly requesting them to "replace star ratings with laughter emojis" while giving their reviews for the film.
"Critics and influencers, please replace star ratings with laughter emojis," he wrote on Instagram Story.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, 'Welcome to the Jungle' stars Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jala, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Aftab Shivdasani, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Kiran Kumar, Zakir Hussain, Vindu Dara Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Hemant Pandey, Brijendra Kala, Feroze Khan (Arjun), Late Pankaj Dheer Ji, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Jeetu Verma, Vrihi Kodvara, Adityaa Singgh and Bhagya Bhanushali.
An Ahmed Khan entertainer, 'Welcome To The Jungle' is presented by A.A. Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films and Star Studio18 in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang.
The first instalment starred Feroz Khan, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. It was released in 2007.
The second instalment, titled 'Welcome Back', was released in 2015. Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay and Katrina in the second part. Both films were helmed by Anees Bazmee.
The film is set to be released in theatres on June 26.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I appreciate the self-awareness! But honestly, critics should give honest reviews, not laughter emojis. If the film is genuinely funny, audiences will laugh anyway. Don't need to ask for favours. The cast is amazing though - Raveena Tandon and Lara Dutta back to back is nostalgia overload.
Not sure if this gimmick will work. The first Welcome was a classic, but the second one was average at best. Having 30+ actors sounds like a recipe for a mess rather than a comedy. Hope they proved me wrong. The laughter emoji request is cute though.
Arre yaar, Akshay sir ko kya ho gaya hai? He's become too meta-critical now. But I must say, that star cast list reads like a who's who of Bollywood comedy. Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda - it's going to be non-stop laughter. Just hope the script matches the talent!
Last time I checked, critics don't take requests. This feels a bit insecure from a star like Akshay. But okay, if the film delivers genuine laughs, nobody will care about ratings anyway. The ensemble cast is impressive. Let's see if they can recreate the magic of 2007.
😆 That's the best marketing hack I've seen in a while! But seriously, 'Welcome' is a beloved franchise in India. The first film's dialogues are still used in memes today. Hope this third part doesn't disappoint. And yes,
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