The industry's most generally speculated casting was revealed.
The makers have confirmed Imran Khan, who, with this one, bags a heavy-duty addition to his kitty of flicks.
Riding high after a string of consecutive hits like Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Imran will make his first foray right into a franchise product with the mammoth sequel.
According to trade sources, the film's formidable and unconventional casting has made it a number of the biggest and most keenly anticipated industry features.
Says director Milan Luthria, "THE DISTINCTIVENESS of pairing Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi within the original made people sit up straight and applaud.
By casting Akshay and Imran together for the primary time, we've pulled off the casting coup of the year. Both the celebs are diverse of their appeal, style and presence. Similar to Akshay, Imran was electrified by the script that Rajat (Aroraa) and i've worked on!"
According to producer Ekta Kapoor, "We couldn't have asked for a greater actor than Imran to play Aslam. Not just does he fit the role to the tee but additionally enjoys an unprecedented fan following as a celeb. We welcome him to Balaji and look ahead to working with him at the second edition of our franchise. "
The high-romance action-drama goes into production in July and releases early next year.
