Rajpal Yadav is all set to appear opposite Akshay Kumar in the upcoming film Bhoot Bangla which is scheduled to release on April 17, 2026, with the paid premieres starting from April 16. As soon as the Priyadarshan directed film hit the big screens, the actor avoided the question of Hera Pheri 3 and gave information about Welcome to the Jungle.
Exclusive: Rajpal Yadav gives update on Akshay Kumar’s Hera Pheri 3 and Welcome to the Jungle
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Rajpal Yadav Said, “Now you first enjoy Bhoot Bangla. After that, before Hera Pheri, you should see Welcome to the Jungle, such a mad…mad…mad film. I had the privilege of doing that. You will see the era of 27 actors expanding. Perhaps, in the last 20 years of cinema, you will get to see a bigger cast.”
(First of all, you get to enjoy Bhoot Bangla. After that, before Hera Pheri, you get to see Welcome to the Jungle, which is really a mad, mad, mad film. I feel lucky to be a part of it, where you will see a huge group of 27 actors. Perhaps, in the last 20 years of cinema, you would not have seen such a big cast.)
Here is the exclusive interview of Rajpal Yadav
The actor said, “Now watch Bhoot Bangla, after that you will welcome to the jungle Will get to see. Bhoot Bangla belongs to Priyan sir, it is produced by Ekta, Balaji is working very hard because the film is a horror comedy or a psychology like Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Welcome to the Jungle is by Ahmed Khan, it is being produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, it will be coming in two months. After that you will see the beast.”
(First, watch Bhoot Bangla. After that, you’ll get to watch Welcome to the Jungle. Bhoot Bangla is directed by Priyan sir and produced by Ekta, in which Balaji has put in a lot of effort, as it’s a horror-comedy with a psychological layer like Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Welcome to the Jungle is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala, and it will release in about two months. After that, you’ll get to watch Haiwaan.)
Continuing, Rajpal said, “After that, Police Station Mein Bhoot Hain… will get to see a very lovely film. And I think, with his film, RGV (Ram Gopal Varma) sir is back. After a half century, from Rangeela to Company, then he will also get his own kind of films and now coming after half a century.” There are more than 20 actors who are the lifeblood of Indian cinema today and RGV sir has given their birth… Rajpal Yadav is there, Manoj Bhai is also there.
(After this you will get to see Bhoot in the Police Station, which is a very lovely film. And I think RGV sir is making a comeback with this film. After almost half a century, from Rangeela to Company and then to films of his style, he is making a comeback once again. It has more than 20 actors who are the lifeblood of today’s Indian cinema, many of whom were introduced by RGV sir… including Rajpal Yadav and Manoj Bajpayee.)
Lastly, Rajpal Yadav also mentioned how cinema has evolved over the years, with each successive film making progress at the box office. He underlined that he feels proud to be a part of an industry that has accepted him and expressed confidence that Indian cinema, with its growing global recognition, can one day achieve tremendous business.
Rajpal Yadav will soon be seen in a supporting role in Akshay Kumar starrer film. ghost bangla. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta, Tabu, Vamika Gabbi and Manoj Joshi in lead roles.
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