Cinema VinesVeteran actor Kiran Kumar is thrilled by the overwhelming response to his latest film, Welcome to the Jungle. The 53‑year‑old star, who began his career at 18, says the movie’s success has given him a “new lease of life” and proves that hard work still pays off in the industry.
Kumar was touched when lead actor Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt Instagram post crediting him and fellow veteran Farid Jalal for blessing the film. Akshay wrote, “While I am indebted to every single soul connected to Welcome to the Jungle, I bow down in gratitude to seniors like Farida ji and Kiran Sir. It must be their blessings which is seeing our film get such unimaginable love from all of you….” The veteran praised Akshay’s generosity, noting that he has worked with the Bollywood star since the 2000 hit Dhadkan and that Akshay’s gesture shows a big heart.
In his own post, Kiran Kumar thanked the director, Ahmed Khan, for “ably handling the characters” and highlighted the film’s star‑packed cast. He added that the audience’s laughter, applause and whistles are the greatest rewards for an actor. The veteran also revealed that he is receiving numerous calls from producers and directors eager to collaborate after the film’s success.
Beyond the box office, Kiran Kumar is busy with other projects. He is currently shooting an independent film in Ghaziabad that he hopes will be showcased at festivals, playing the lead role in a realistic setting. He also continues to appear on television, starring in the Doordarshan shows Dev Anchal and Seth Pannalal Ki Baradari. “Big or small, size of work does not matter for me. Acting is my love and passion so I enjoy working more than making money from it,” he says.
