Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are one of the most- liked pairs in B- town currently. The on- screen couple made the fans go gaga with their 'Hangover' in Kick for the first time. Also, Jackie is again sharing the space with the superstar in Remo D'souza's upcoming flick, 'Race 3'. Now, as per the reports in a leading daily, director Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed Jacqueline Fernandez as the lead star in Kick 2 as well! There was a buzz that Amy Jackson would replace the 'Judwaa 2' star. However, now it is confirmed that it will be Salman, Jac and their sizzling chemistry once again, for the fans!

Talking about the sequel, Nadiadwala told the daily, "We had already decided that there would be a sequel. I’ve been writing it for a year now. As I had a lot of other things on my plate, it was taking time. I’ll restart the writing process. We should be ready to roll the movie next year after Salman finishes all his current films. Kick 2 will release on Christmas 2019."

The filmmaker further added, "At an event, Salman was handing over the Best Director Award to me and he had said in jest, ‘Kick 2 is ready now, and Jacqueline, you are not there!’ He just joked and news spread that Jackie would be replaced in the film. Once I finish penning the script, I’ll be completely sure. But at present, she’s there in what I’m writing. But it’s too early to talk about it."

Currently, Khan and Jackie are off to Bangkok where they will be shooting for high- octane action scenes for straight 10 days. The third installment of the popular franchise also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Daisy Shah in the lead and will hit the screens on June 15 this year.

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