Actor Rajpal Yadav has officially begun filming for Welcome to the Jungle, marking his professional comeback just days after his release from Tihar Jail on bail related to a cheque bounce case. According to updates from his team, Yadav started shooting as soon as he arrived in Mumbai. He is also set to hold a press conference on February 28 in the city.
Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, boasts an impressive ensemble cast of over 30 stars, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, and Johnny Lever, among others.
On February 16, the Delhi High Court granted Rajpal Yadav interim bail until March 18, 2026. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who presided over the case, stipulated that Yadav deposit Rs 1 lakh as a bail bond and provide one surety. The court acknowledged that Rs 1.5 crore had already been deposited in the respondent’s bank account when considering this relief.
Following his release, Yadav took to social media to express gratitude to his fans and supporters. He shared a heartfelt message on Instagram in Hindi, thanking everyone for their love and support.
In a conversation with ANI, the actor reflected on his 30-year journey in Indian cinema and discussed the ongoing legal issues. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be out. Regarding the matter pending in the honorable High Court, for any legal inquiries, our lawyer, Mr. Bhaskar Upadhyay, will provide accurate and truthful information. I’ve entrusted him to keep me updated on this,” he stated.
The legal issue dates back to 2010 when Rajpal Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata. The film was a box office failure, leading to unpaid loans and seven bounced cheques. In April 2018, a magisterial court convicted both Yadav and his wife, Radha, sentencing him to six months in prison. This conviction was upheld in early 2019, prompting Yadav to appeal to the Delhi High Court.
In 2024, the court urged Yadav to demonstrate a genuine effort to repay his dues, but by February 2026, he was ordered to surrender due to multiple breaches of repayment agreements.