Deepika-Sonakshi-Katrina battle for role opposite Akshay

With Bollywood flying high with remakes from other film industries, another film inspired by South India to be remade in by B-town is the recent hit ‘Thuppakki’ (2012). What’s interesting about this remake is the number of Bollywood heroines vying for the female lead role.

With Akshay Kumar being reported to have signed as male lead, news has it that actresses Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Sonakshi Sinha in particular are battling head to head for the role opposite the Khiladi.

Bollywood Hungama report a source stating, “After the intense experience of doing ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ (2012), Katrina is at the moment searching for something fun to do in her next project. The ‘Thuppakki’ remake will give her that sense of unwinding. Besides, she’s been dying to do something with producer Vipul Shah and Akshay Kumar for the longest time. She had a fabulous time working with them in ‘Namastey London’ (2007) and since the ‘Namastey London’ sequel is not happening immediately, she is agreeable to taking on the challenge of doing the remake of ‘Thuppakki’.”

Talking about Padukone, the source adds, “She was offered the original Tamil film, but could not do it due to date issues. Now Deepika is the top contender for the boxer’s role in Hindi, and mainly because she by nature an athlete and has been looking out for a sporty role.”

On Sinha, the source goes on to explain, “The cast will be completely different. Both Vipul and Akshay feel the remake should be completely different in look. Sonakshi Sinha has also expressed interest in the role.”

Producer Shah was also contacted and confirmed, “It could be any of the ladies you’ve mentioned. We’re very sure that the remake would have to be very different from the original.”

As the battle if the heroines heats up, looks like Shah has a very tough task ahead.