6 popular movies rejected by Suniel Shetty

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Suniel Shetty upcoming film

The actor will be next seen in Welcome To The Jungle, alongside Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Arshad Warsi. Meanwhile, check out films rejected by Shetty.

Elaan (Hotstar)

Due to busy schedule, Shetty rejected this action thriller, and later Akshay Kumar replaced him for the lead role. However, Kumar and Amrish Puri's combination garnered much popularity.

Lal Baadshah (JioCinema)

Shetty rejected the negative character Thakur Dayal Singh due to his 'hero' reputation in the '90s. Later Amrish Puri replaced him. The action thriller stars Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.

Bhagam Bhag (Prime Video)

Shetty rejected the movie as Govinda was striving to find a good film to make his comeback, and later Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal's chemistry garnered much popularity.

Singh Is Kinng (Prime Video)

Suniel was offered the negative character Lakhan Singh opposite Akshay Kumar, but due to unknown reasons, he rejected the comedy drama. Later, Sonu Sood replaced him.

Action Jackson (JioCinema)

Suniel was offered the character Xavier Fonseca, but he was not fond of doing the villain's role; hence rejected the Ajay Devgn-starrer. Later Tamil actor Anandaraj replaced him.

Welcome Back (ZEE5)

Shetty and John Abraham were considered for the lead role Ajju, but when John accepted the role, Shetty was offered the role of Honey, hence he rejected the film. Later, Shiney Ahuja replaced him.