Welcome, released in 2007, emerged as a milestone in the Bollywood comedy genre. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film featured a star cast including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Mallika Sherawat in lead roles. Known for its laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable dialogues, Welcome did well at the box office and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans.

Welcome had a great opening week and grossed Rs 35 crore domestically. Despite competing with Aamir Khan’s critically acclaimed Taare Zameen Par, the film grossed ₹97.43 crore in India, becoming the second highest-grossing film of 2007 behind Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om. With a production budget of Rs 32 crore, Welcome grossed an impressive Rs 117.91 crore worldwide and cemented its status as a blockbuster hit.

If reports are to be believed, tension had arisen between Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor during the production of the film. Being the lead actor, Akshay wanted his name to appear first in the credits, while Anil argued for seniority. The matter was resolved by Anees Bazmee, who decided to list Feroz Khan’s name first, respecting the seniority of the veteran actor.

Welcome also has emotional significance as it was the last film of legendary actor Feroz Khan. Khan, known for his suave screen presence, gave a memorable performance as RDX. Sadly, he died on 27 April 2009 at the age of 69 after battling lung cancer.

The success of the film paved the way for a sequel, Welcome Back, which was released in 2015 and was also a commercial hit. Fans of the franchise can look forward to the third installment, Welcome to the Jungle, which is scheduled to release in 2025. The upcoming film has an exciting cast including Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon. , and Lara Dutta.

With its iconic characters, hilarious scenes and unforgettable dialogues, Welcome remains a benchmark for comedy films in Bollywood. It’s a reminder of the magic that great storytelling and extraordinary performances can create on the silver screen.