Sunil Shetty revealed that he had doubts about joining ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ due to the larger ensemble cast but was happy in the end. Brushing aside comparisons with ‘Tropic Thunder’, he left the verdict to the audience, while also noting that “brain rot cinema” has its place and can strike a chord with the audience.
Sunil Shetty opens up about his initial skepticism about ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Although Sunil had reservations about signing ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, he is now happy that he has changed his mind. The Ahmed Khan-directed film reportedly crossed Rs 50 crore in its first weekend. “Initially I was skeptical about doing it because I wasn’t sure if I could do justice to so many actors,” said Shetty of the film featuring a lead cast of over 30 actors, reported Mid-Day. “I knew the script was over-the-top but I was comfortable with my producers Feroze A Nadiadwallah and Ahmed, so I said yes.“
Sunil Shetty dismisses comparisons between ‘Tropic Thunder’ and ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Several observers have noted similarities between ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, which also features Akshay KumarSanjay Dutt, Raveena TandonAnd Disha PataniAmong others, and Ben Stiller’s 2008 Hollywood comedy ‘Tropic Thunder’, where a film crew’s jungle shoot leads to a real war situation. However, Shetty remains unfazed by such comparisons, arguing, “The comparisons will continue. What makes the difference is the writing, the acting, the director’s approach and our belief that an over-the-top, brain rot movie will work too. We are not one to judge. Audiences enjoyed Welcome to the Jungle.”
Sunil Shetty all set for action thriller ‘Hitman’ with Tiger Shroff
Wrapping up comedy entertainers, Sunil is now gearing up for an action thriller titled ‘Hitman’. managed by Sachin RaviThe film sees Shetty essaying the role of a mentor to Tiger Shroff There are rumors that her role carries shades of grey, though Shetty chose to keep it close to his chest, saying only, “I can’t say anything until the producers announce it. Gray is always good, but black never is.”
Sunil Shetty Why comedy films are as important as spectacular films
Sunil asserts that comedy films are as valuable as big scale thrillers like ‘Dhurandhar’. “And they hunt Aditya Dharits movie. For me, entertainment [a movie] which appeals to children and families. The way they are going to theaters for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ speaks for itself,” he said.
