Akshay Kumar to work in Karan Johar’s next to be directed by Punit Malhotra

By Dhiren Trivedi
| Updated: February 1, 2013 12:12 PM IST

Khiladi Kumar will play one of the leads in KJo’s two-hero project scheduled to start early next year

Now, this is what we call big news! The successful actor and director, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar, who have been entertaining the audience for more than two decades, have finally decided to come together and produce a film. And the lucky one to direct this big film is one of Karan’s favourite directors, Punit Malhotra. Also Read - Singham Again in trouble? Bombay HC judge claims films like Singham send out dangerous message

News is that apna Khiladi will play one of the leads in this two-hero movie and Dharma Productions will announce the other male lead by next week. The Student Of The Year director stated that it’s too early to talk about the film, but he confirmed, “It’s a mainstream movie with a very strong underlying hard-hitting social message. Punit brought me this amazing script. So I approached Akshay and he too liked the idea.” Akshay echoed similar sentiments as he said, “We’re two very passionate producers with one aim – to entertain. Cheers to our new venture.” Also Read - Parineeti Chopra, Raghav Chadha wedding: Priyanka Chopra to leave from US tonight, tight security at venue and more updates

Karan’s mother Hiroo Johar and Akki’s wife Twinkle Khanna will co-produce the film. “This association is not just professional, but also emotional,” said KJo. Punit intends to finish his film Tere Pyaar Mein starring Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan by this year, so that he can start work on Akshay’s movie by early next year. Good luck, AK and KJo! Also Read - Oscars 2024: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, The Kerala Story to be India's official entry?

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ByDhiren Trivedi
| Updated: February 1, 2013 12:12 PM IST