Akshay Kumar’s ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ is making headlines not just for its comedy but for a genuinely inventive cinematic trick. The Ahmed Khan directorial features a surprise sequence placed immediately after the intermission slate, a concept rarely seen in Hindi cinema, and early audience reactions suggest it landed brilliantly.
What happens after the interval in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’?
In a departure from convention, the word ‘Intermission’ appears on screen and is immediately followed by Akshay Kumar appearing with popcorn in hand, directly addressing the audience. In a hilarious moment, he explains that the makers had shot a portion for the film but didn’t know where exactly to place it, so they decided to screen it after the interval slate. The sequence is then followed by the song ‘Kyun’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani.
How did audiences react?
The response to the initiative has been enthusiastic. According to the Bollywood Hungama report, “It’s an experiment which seems to have worked. The paid previews of the film took place yesterday, June 25, from 7:30 pm onwards, and the response to this initiative has been positive. It led to a lot of laughter. Many viewers, who had got up to rush to the washroom or grab snacks, immediately sat down on hearing Akshay Kumar’s message. They enjoyed the visuals of the song and then stepped out.”
How did cinemas keep the surprise intact?
The experience was carefully orchestrated. The report added, “It seems like cinemas were also instructed by the distributors not to switch on the lights when the interval slate appears on screen and also while ‘Kyun’ plays. As a result, the surprise was preserved and audiences got to experience the sequence the way the makers intended.”
About ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
Directed by Ahmed Khan, ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ boasts one of Bollywood’s biggest ensemble casts, featuring Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Rajpal Yadav, and many others. The film is currently playing in theatres nationwide.Also Read: Welcome To The Jungle Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal return for another laughter riot