Akshay in remake of Tamil flick ‘Kanchana'

Actor Akshay Kumar has been roped into the Hindi remake of the Tamil film ‘Kanchana’ along with actress Kiara Advani. The first schedule of the movie kick-started on April 28.

Raghava Lawrence, who has directed the Tamil version, is also directing the horror-comedy film in Hindi titled ‘Laaxmi Bomb’. Lawrence took to social media to share the news along with a photo of himself with Akshay. He wrote: "Hi dear friends and fans! Shooting of Hindi remake of 'Kanchana', starring the great Akshay Kumar Sir, has began. Need all your blessings."

Apart from Akshay and Kiara, it will also star Tusshar Kapoor. It has also been reported that megastar Amitabh Bachchan will portray a transgender in the film.

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