Welcome 3: Will Uday & Majnu aka Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor not be a part of the Akshay Kumar starrer?

Ever since actor Arshad Warsi confirmed that the comedy franchise Welcome is all set for its third instalment, fans have been eager to know more about the upcoming film. In the latest development, Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar, who have been two constants in the franchise, have been reportedly replaced by Arshad Warsi and Sanjay Dutt in the upcoming instalment.

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has decided to revamp the two cult characters–Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai. It is being said that Sanjay and Arshad will now be stepping into the shoes of the notorious gangsters.“Of the 3 films under Firoz Nadiadwala’s banner, Welcome might be the first to take off as the script is ready a while back. The filmmaker is planning to bring a spin in the narrative of this comic caper by getting Sanjay Dutt and Arshad to play the notorious gangsters – Majnu and Uday. The duo have already shown their chemistry as Munna and Circuit and now it will be time to explore the dimension in a new franchise,” a source told Pinkvilla.

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The source also revealed the reason behind Anil and Nana’s exit from the iconic comedy franchise. “It’s a case of monetary disagreements between the duo and the producer,” said the source. Reportedly, the film will go on floors next year after superstar Akshay Kumar wraps up shooting of Jolly LLB 3 and Housefull 5. It is also expected that Suniel Shetty, who made a cameo in Welcome (2007), will also be part of Welcome 3.

Meanwhile, Firoz has kept details about the director and other cast members under wraps. Besides Welcome 3, Firoz is also set to make the official announcement of Hera Pheri 3 shortly. The film will see reunion of Akshay, Paresh Rawal and Suniel on the big screen once again.