Ajay Devgan To Romance With South Indian Actress

Rakul Preet, the actress known for her South India films, will next be seen romancing Ajay Devgn in Luv Ranjan's next contemporary romcom, trade sources said on Tuesday.

The film, a quirky take on contemporary urban relationships.

Rakul is said to play the role of a feisty and super confident urban girl.

The makers are keen on reviving the Tabu – Ajay Devgn chemistry from the 90s for their forthcoming film and hence the actress too will be seen romancing the leading man.

Luv Ranjan said Rakul fit the bill perfectly for this role in the film.

"It was her wonderful energy and her natural persona that prompted me to choose her to essay this character in the film. Also, co-producer Bhushan Kumar, head honcho of T-Series too is happy about Rakul Preet being a part of the film," Luv said.

Bhushan Kumar expressed his happiness over taking forward his long standing association with Luv Ranjan and Ajay Devgn with this film.

"I am glad about the fact that Rakul, who made her Bollywood debut with my wife Divya’s directorial debut 'Yaariyaan', will play such an important role in the upcoming movie," Bhushan said.

The movie is directed by Akiv Ali and is slated to go on floor during Dussehra this year, on October 19.

Rakul Preet is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming thriller opposite Sidharth Malhotra 'Aiyaary' ,slated to release on February 9.