Rakul Preet Singh also shared the news on Instagram (Image courtesy: rakulpreet)
Highlights
- "Rakul exudes wonderful energy," the co-producer said
- Rakul will be Ajay Devgn's heroine
- Tabu also stars in the film
Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is currently prepping for the release of
Aiyaary, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra, will be Ajay Devgn's heroine in a romantic comedy co-produced by Luv Ranjan,
The Times Of India reports. The untitled film also stars Tabu and is expected to go on floors soon. "Rakul exudes wonderful energy. It didn't take us long to bring her on board because her natural persona fits the character to the tee," Mr Ranjan told
TOI. She will portray the role of a confident girl, living in a city. Luv Ranjan, who is also the writer of the film is best-known for directing the comedy franchise
Pyaar Ka Punchnama.
Rakul also shared the news report on Instagram and wrote, "So excited to be sharing this announcement with all of you. Can't wait to start."
Bhushan Kumar, who is also producing this Akiv Ali-directed untitled film told
TOI, "Rakul made her debut with our earlier production,
Yaariyan. She is a great performer and her strong foothold in the south films made her our perfect choice. We also enjoy a great association with Luv and Ajay, and are delighted to take these relationships forward."
Yaariyan, her debut film, was directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, Bhushan Kumar's wife.
The film doesn't star Tabu opposite Ajay Devgn. They last starred together in the hit film
Golmaal Again. Before Tabu began shooting for
Golmaal Again, he told
TOI, "Ajay (Devgn) is a friend and I also know the remaining cast, and working with friends is always wonderful." The rom-com will be Tabu and Ajay Devgn's fifth project together.
Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh and Tabu's film is slated to release this year on October 19, during Dussehra.