Mrunal Thakur to be cast opposite Akshay Kumar in spy-thriller 'Bell Bottom': Reports

With a Bollywood debut in Vikas Bahl's Super 30 opposite Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan and Nikkhil Advani's Batla House along with John Abraham, actor Mrunal Thakur is on her way to stardom with her talent and laudable performances. actor was last seen on digital platform in horror anthology Ghost Stories and has received good reviews for her performance in film. According to sources, talented actor has been roped in to play female lead in Ranjit Tiwari's upcoming detective thriller Bell Bottom opposite Akshay Kumar.

story of film is reportedly about a cop-cum-detective who is a cop in day but likes to be a private investigator when off duty. Akshay Kumar will be playing this interesting role with Mrunal Thakur's character as his romantic interest. Bell Bottom is based in 1980s and is a thriller revolving around one of India's forgotten heroes. It is produced by Nikkhil Advani, Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Akshay Kumar and will have elements of action, emotion, and entertainment.

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Bell Bottom will be Nikkhil Advani's second collaboration with both Mrunal Thakur as well as Akshay Kumar. director has worked with Mrunal in her last film Batla House where she played John's character's wife and a news anchor. Akshay Kumar has previously worked with Nikkhil Advani in 2016 film Airlift, directed by Raja Krishna Men.

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What's next for Mrunal Thakur?

Mrunal Thakur has two successful releases in past year and has plenty of films lined up for release this year. actor will be seen next as lead in Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey as well as Farhan Akhtar's film Toofan. Both sports drama films will release in 2020. Bell Bottom, however, is likely to release in aters in 2021.

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