India, June 11 -- Big, ensemble casts used to dominate Hindi films in the 90s and early 2000s, with big stars joining in the trend, and they are having a resurgence now as many big ticket releases are boasting of big ensemble casts

The third instalment in the Welcome franchise boasts an ensemble cast of 34 actors, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, among others. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film has released two songs, including a recreation of Uuncha Lamba Kad from the 2007 original Welcome, and is eyeing a June 26 release.

The 2007 film Dhamaal emerged a surprise success, and since then two more films in the franchise have mad...