What was supposed to be an ordinary day on set for Akshay Kumar has made its way around the internet after he put one over on Rajpal Yadav. The Instagram post is as much about setting the mood for the franchise’s comeback as it is a nudge at the movie’s brand of madness.
The prank that put things in perspective
Rajpal was by the fence, not a care in the world, when Akshay came up with a horse. The horse had other ideas and made a beeline for Rajpal’s wig, having a little nibble at it. That was all it took for the comedian to let out a yelp before he was in stitches.
Soon the whole place was in on it. You could see Paresh Rawal and the rest of the crew having a good time with it, which says a lot about the rapport between them.
The kind of off-screen fun fans like to see
In no time the video was all over social media. Some were quick to tip their hats to Akshay for being Akshay. One fan put it down to a “short time heart attack” in the best way possible, for Rajpal’s chagrin.
Vindu Dara Singh was in on it too, putting it down to the sort of pranks you’d find in the Welcome universe.
A quick run-down of the clip
Here’s how it went down:
– Akshay makes his move with a horse in tow
– The horse has a go at Rajpal’s wig
– The set goes from shock to side-splitting
Akshay even put in a wink at his own gag and made sure to put a date on it: June 26, 2026, for those who haven’t been paying attention.
What you can read into it
Ahmed Khan is at the helm and he’s not shy about the physical comedy and the mayhem that comes with it. This is as good as a trailer for what’s to come, where the laughs are in the timing and the team.
Then there’s the roster. We’re talking Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Raveena Tandon, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Jackie Shroff, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor… and more.
Put that many people in a room and you get a show, even when the cameras aren’t rolling. It’s the lifeblood of the franchise and this behind-the-scenes peek shows they know how to make it work.
Welcome back, with a bit more volume
Firoz A Nadiadwala and the lads at Base Industries have put together the next chapter of a comedy line-up that is all about misdirection and gags. The horse incident is a foretaste: the fun is here and it doesn’t come alone.
Why this is the right move at the right time
If you want to do well on Google Discover, you need something with a bit of oomph. Akshay’s post has it: a setup, a payoff, and some star power. It puts the movie’s irreverence in your face before the real trailer even comes out.
It also hammers home that Rajpal’s reaction is a punchline. Not many can make a scream as entertaining as he does, so he’s the ideal mark for Akshay to have some fun with.
Mark the calendar
June 26, 2026 is when we see it in the theatres. Judging by this, don’t expect them to give away the farm in their promo; they’ll stick to the unscripted stuff and the ensemble play.
When you’re in the business of making a mess in a good way, it’s a shrewd way to sell it. Between the horse, the wig and two old hands, they’ve done more to build the word-of-mouth than any still image could.
