Welcome

Rajiv is a young man from a well respected, quiet family who runs into two notorious Mumbai gangsters, Uday Shetty and Majnu Bhai. They want to fix their sister's marriage to him, hoping the match will tie their criminal world to a respectable facade. When Rajiv's uncle balks at the idea, chaos breaks out as relatives, goons, and wedding plans collide in a string of misadventures. Rajiv tries to keep his head while dodging threats and social scrutiny, and he soon finds himself navigating a comic battlefield of loyalties. Meanwhile he falls for Sanjana Shetty, a smart, confident woman at the center of the storm, intensifying the delirious mix of love and lawlessness. The film keeps the mood buoyant through pratfalls, witty one liners, and embellished entrances, maintaining momentum even when the situation teeters on farce.

Released in 2007, Welcome was directed by Anees Bazmee and built around an original screenplay credited to Rajeev Kaul. The film features a cast led by Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Paresh Rawal, delivering high energy humor.

Worldwide it grossed about 36.5 million dollars, marking a solid commercial win for a lighthearted comedy and underscoring Bazmee's ability to fuse family humor with crime caper energy that resonates with broad audiences across India and beyond.

Welcome became a familiar reference in Hindi cinema for its energetic ensemble and brisk set pieces. Memorable moments include the exaggerated wedding chaos and the clashes between the lawless duo and the earnest Rajiv clan, which audiences rewatch as a blueprint for comic crime mixups that fans quote and revisit.

Critics praised the film for its brisk pace and lively ensemble, though some noted the humor runs wide of subtlety. It centers on family duty clashing with criminal mischief, while romance tempers the chaos. The film remains a reliable crowd pleaser that lands laughs every time.