Vidyut Jamwal's 'Junglee' Releasing this week: Director Chuck Russel 's Bollywood Debut , of 'the Mask' and ' The Scorpion King' Fame

The film revolves around a veterinary doctor, who upon returning to his father’s elephant reserve, encounters and fights against an international poacher's racket. To prepare for the role, Jammwal learned Animal flow style of combat and Kalaripayattu.

While talking about his first experience directing an Indian film, Russell said that he wanted to make a film

"that is true to India, but uses the music, dance and the wonderful artists in Bollywood to tell a universal story about returning to the natural world".

Out of 100, four elephants were selected for the film after scouting in India and Sri Lanka. Junglee was shot in Thailand. The scenes involving elephants were shot in the presence of Thai crew members. Jammwal performed several stunts himself. Initially scheduled for release on 19 October, 2018, it now releases on 29th March, 2019.