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Akshay Kumar keen on having Katrina Kaif onboard for Sooryavanshi

Looks like the makers of the upcoming Hindi film Sooryavanshi are having a tough time finalizing the female lead opposite superstar Akshay Kumar. Ever since Kumar’s name was announced as the male lead of the cop-drama, fans have been waiting to see who he romances in the flick.

From Pooja Hedge to Sonam Kapoor to Jacqueline Fernandez, several names have come up as the possible female lead opposite the superstar in the last few months. However, the makers are yet to lock the leading lady.


The latest we hear that Akshay Kumar is keen on having Katrina Kaif onboard as the female lead of the film. The duo has previously worked together on several successful films like Namastey London (2007), Welcome (2007) and Singh Is Kinng (2008). They were last seen together in Farah Khan’s Tees Maar Khan (2010).

We also hear that director Rohit Shetty wanted to rope in some other actress for the part. However, since Kumar is keen on having Katrina in the film, Shetty might do the same and sign the actress.

An official announcement is awaited.

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  • Tumbbad 2 is scheduled for release in December 2027

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The world of Tumbbad could be preparing for a major expansion, with reports suggesting Alia Bhatt is set to join the franchise in a role that stretches beyond a brief appearance. According to reports, the actor will first make an extended cameo in Tumbbad 2 before taking on a more central role in the final instalment of the trilogy.

Sources quoted by Bollywood Hungama claim Bhatt’s role in the sequel will be more than a traditional guest appearance. The reported plan is for her character to play an important part in the story before carrying over into Tumbbad 3, where she is expected to appear opposite Sohum Shah in a leading role.

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