Raveena Tandon lauds Akshay Kumar’s growth as an actor as they reunite after 22 years: ‘He has become a master of his craft’ |

Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar are all set to reunite on the big screen after a gap of 22 years with Welcome To The Jungle. The actors, who have shared screen space in several popular films over the years, were last seen together in Police Force: An Inside Story in 2004.For Raveena, returning to the sets alongside Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and director Ahmed Khan felt less like work and more like a reunion of old friends.

‘There was such a comfort level’

Speaking to NDTV, Raveena opened up about the experience of working with her longtime colleagues once again.“It’s been wonderful to get back to working with Sunil and Akshay again, and Ahmed. We are all such old friends and have known each other for so long. And Farida ji has played my mother in Ziddi and many other films. So, it was that camaraderie of all of us knowing each other for the longest time,” she said.The actress added that the comfort and familiarity among the cast members made the experience especially enjoyable.“There was such a comfort level that we literally sat on chairs and mucked about, even with Paresh. I think that was very enjoyable,” she shared.

Raveena hails Akshay’s dedication

Raveena also spoke highly of Akshay Kumar’s work ethic and his evolution as an actor over the years.“In Akshay, I can say that he was and is a very dedicated artist, and he always will be. The amount of input he gives to a film — the only change is that maybe now it has doubled,” she said.Reflecting on their early days in the industry, Raveena noted that both actors were still learning the ropes when they first started out.“Earlier, when we came into the industry, we were young and still learning. But now, he has mastered his craft. He has become a master of his craft,” she added.

A successful on-screen partnership

Over the years, Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon have featured together in several memorable films, including Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Barood, Keemat, Aan: Men at Work, and Police Force: An Inside Story.Their on-screen chemistry and successful collaborations made them one of the most popular pairings of the 1990s. With Welcome To The Jungle bringing them together once again after more than two decades, fans are eager to see the duo recreate their magic on screen.Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle boasts a massive ensemble cast and serves as the latest installment in the popular Welcome franchise. The film has already generated significant buzz, with audiences particularly excited about the reunion of several Bollywood stars, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Raveena Tandon.