While Rohit Shetty confirmed it long ago with Simmba that Akshay Kumar will be playing the lead actor in Sooryavanshi, there have been a lot of speculations about who would play his leading lady in the film. And now, as per reports, Jacqueline Fernandez might have bagged the role in the Rohit Shetty- directorial. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the actress has already given a thumbs up to the project and will start shooting soon. We've seen Akki and Jacky together in Brothers and Housefull and if this news indeed turns out to be true, this will be their third collaboration. Also, it will be Jacqueline's first ever movie with Shetty. Considering how most of his films have been blockbuster hits, no actress wouldn't dare to say no to him. After all, everyone wants to be a part of a super hit film. Calm Down Guys! Katrina Kaif is NOT Starring Opposite Akshay Kumar in Sooryavanshi.

Rumours were rife that Katrina Kaif would star in the film opposite Akshay but no confirmation about the cast was made. Not even now, though. Whether it is Katrina of Jacky, they both compliment Akshay pretty well on screen so we wouldn't mind if either came on board for the movie. Anyway, let's wait an official confirmation from the makers. It's Confirmed! Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi To Release on Eid 2020.

In other news, Akshay is currently busy promoting Kesari, which is releasing this Friday. Jacqueline doesn't have any projects in hand. Her movie, Drive with Sushant Singh Rajput has apparently been shelved.

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