India, Jan. 27 -- The makers of the Welcome franchise have officially locked the release date for its next instalment, Welcome to the Jungle. With Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty leading an ensemble cast, the comedy film will release in theatres on 26 June this summer.

Earlier, Akshay shared a special Christmas message with fans, highlighting the scale of the film. Posting a video on Instagram, he wished viewers a Merry Christmas "from the giant cast of Welcome to the Jungle" and gave a glimpse of the movie's massive ensemble, which includes Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, and more.

The video revealed Akshay in dual looks, one with long grey hair and a beard, the o...