Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Welcome Celebrates 18 Years: Bazmee Honors Cult Classic
The movie Welcome, directed by Anees Bazmee, is celebrating its 18th anniversary.
The film, which came out in 2007, was a big hit and made a lot of money.
It had a sequel in 2015, and now there's another sequel coming called Welcome to the Jungle.
The director shared a video with scenes from the movie and said that the love for the film hasn't faded.
He thanked the fans for making the movie a part of their lives.
The new sequel will have some of the same actors, like Akshay Kumar, and some new ones too.
The movie is known for its funny characters and jokes that people still love and use as memes.
It also marked the last time actor Feroz Khan appeared in a movie.
Welcome, directed by Anees Bazmee, celebrated its 18th anniversary in 2025.
The film, released in 2007, was a super hit and earned over Rs 100 crore worldwide.
Anees Bazmee shared a video montage on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the film's enduring popularity.
The sequel to Welcome was released in 2015 and was also directed by Bazmee.
The third installment, Welcome to the Jungle, is directed by Ahmed Khan and features an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez.
- Who
- Director Anees Bazmee and the cast of Welcome
- What
- Celebration of the 18th anniversary of the film Welcome
- When
- 2007 (original release), 2015 (sequel), 2025 (upcoming sequel)
- Where
- India (film industry)
- Why
- To commemorate the enduring popularity and impact of the film
- Film
- Welcome
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Release Year
- 2007
- Box Office
- Over Rs 100 crore worldwide
- Sequel
- Welcome (2015)
- Upcoming Sequel
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Upcoming Director
- Ahmed Khan
- Upcoming Cast
- Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty
- Original Cast
- Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Paresh Rawal, Feroz Khan, Mallika Sherawat
- Release Date
- Christmas 2007
- Feroz Khan
- Final screen appearance
