Veteran actor Nana Patekar There has been a growing weight of chatter surrounding Welcome 4, even though producer Firoz Nadiadwala recently confirmed that the fourth installment in the hit comedy franchise is in the scripting stages. While fans are excited about the potential return of the iconic characters, Nana has made it clear that the film will only go up if it lives up to expectations.Talking about the return of Welcome 4 and characters like Uday Bhai, Nana told News18, “Kal mujhe Firoz Nadiadwala ne kuch bheja tha… usme Welcome 4 ka tha—ki main, Paresh Rawal aur Anil Kapoor wapas aa rahe so. Mujhe nahi maloom—use maloom hai, toh usne bheja hoga.” (Yesterday, Firoz Nadiadwala sent me something… It mentioned Welcome 4: Me, Paresh Rawal and Anil Kapoor are coming back. I’m not sure, he would know, so he should have sent it.)
‘Genre mein stagnation jaldi aa jaati hai’
While the prospect of a reunion excites fans, Nana Patekar was quick to point out the flaws in the comedy franchises.“Dekho, is genre ki filmein bahut jaldi stagnant ho jaati hain. Isme hansana nahi hota—logon ko apne aap hansi aani chahiye,” he said, stressing that humor cannot be forced. (Films of this genre get stale very quickly. It’s not about trying to make people laugh—people have to naturally feel the urge to laugh. You can keep doing it, and yes, there will be funny moments, but it often feels like lighthearted fun.)
He also explained that while such films can have funny moments, sustaining them over several parts becomes a challenge.“Aisi filmon mein kya hota hai—ek, do, teen, chaar part ban jaate hain… phir aap use aage badhane ki koshish karte ho, pata nahi kaise.” (After one, two, three, four parts, you start forcing yourself, and it’s hard to keep cool.)Despite his guarded stance, the actor didn’t shy away from the franchise’s legacy. “Agar behtareen hogi, toh zaroor karenge,” he said. (If it’s really great, of course I will).
Welcome to the franchise: What we know so far
Welcome has been one of the most loved comedy franchises in Bollywood since its first installment in 2007. The sequel Welcome Back (2015) also struck gold at the box office. Now, the third film, Welcome To The Jungle, is gearing up for release on June 26, 2026.Amidst this, Firoz Nadiadwala has confirmed that Welcome 4 is already in the advanced stage of scripting. He hinted that the producer will bring back Uday Bhai (Nana Patekar), Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) and Dr. Ghungroo (Paresh Rawal), promising a bigger entertainer with multiple villains and a “scale like 10 on the Richter scale”.
