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Welcome Turns 18 as Anil Kapoor Honors Feroz Khan, Anees Bazmee Hails the Film’s Enduring Charm

The posts spotlight Feroz Khan’s RDX as central to the comedy’s staying power.

Overview

  • On December 21, the 2007 comedy marked its 18th anniversary, prompting fresh tributes from its cast and director on social media.
  • Anil Kapoor shared images and wrote on X that Feroz Khan’s RDX “lifted the film,” calling the character irreplaceable.
  • Anees Bazmee posted on Instagram that “the love hasn’t aged a bit,” describing Welcome as a mood, a reference, and a comfort watch.
  • The film is widely reported to have earned over Rs 100 crore worldwide and remains celebrated for its ensemble and quotable humor.
  • Coverage also notes that a third installment, Welcome To The Jungle, announced in 2023 with Ahmed Khan directing, is set to feature some returning cast such as Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, with Uday and Majnu reported to be absent.