While almost a week ago, reports of Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush's collaboration with director Aanand L Rai's next did the rounds, here's a twist in the tale! There is a new addition to the casting. And the new addition is none other than Akshay Kumar, who will be sharing screen space with Sara and Dhanush in Rai's next, titled Atrangi Re. The film, which reunites Dhanush and Aanand after their 2013 critical hit Raanjhanaa, will feature Akshay in a "special role", the makers have said.

"I am thrilled to be working with Aanand L Rai, I have always admired the way he has showcased his stories. When he narrated the film to me I said yes to it within ten minutes. "It is a very challenging character to play but at the same time it is such a special role that my heart just couldn't say no to it and I will remember it for the rest of my life," Akshay said in a statement.