Akshay Kumar has a number of films lined up. As per the recent reports, the superstar will be starring in the upcoming film, ‘Bell Bottom’, director Ranjit Tiwari. Akshay Kumar and the director have decided to team up again after working in Bell Bottom. The film will be backed by Jackky Bahgnani. Several actresses ‘ names were selected for the film and finally, Rakul Preet bagged up.
A source added that Akshay and Ranjit have worked together on ‘Bell Bottom’, “Jackky had taken three scripts to Akshay and he liked two of them. One was a Mudassar Aziz film which Rajkummar Rao might do now. The other was a film that Bell Bottom director Ranjit Tiwari is putting together. Akshay and Ranjit have worked together on Bell Bottom and when he heard the script, he loved it and immediately decided to do it. It’s another inspiring tale and is expected to kickstart sometime this year. The film will have a short schedule and will be wrapped in around 35-40 days”.
The director feels Rakul Preet is a complete fit for this role, “Although Shraddha Kapoor and Kiara Advani were also in talks, Rakul bagged the part. They feel the chemistry she has with Ajay Devgn doesn’t look awkward on screen despite the age difference and she would be a complete fit for this role as well. Apparently, the team is now working on the schedule and modalities before locking everything.”
On the work front, Akshay Kumar has many films in his pipeline. The actor will be seen in the film ‘Atrangi Re’, directed by Aanand L Rai. The film will also have Sara Alia Khan and Dhanush in the lead role. Akshay also has Rohit Shetty’s ‘Sooryavanshi’, which was scheduled to release in March 2020.
Rakul Preet also has several film in her kitty. She was seen in ‘Mayday’, ‘Thank God’, Physician G and Chhatriwali. The actress has been signed on by Jackky Bhagnani for his subsequent manufacturing.
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