Sonup Sahadevan (MID-DAY; May 13, 2015)

If the latest buzz is to be believed, Rana Dagabatti will soon go shirtless and bare his wild side. Giving him company will be Sunny Leone.

Sources in the industry suggest that the two actors have been signed for Sohum Shah’s next directorial venture, Adventures of Tarzan. While Rana will essay the titular role, Sunny will be seen as his romantic interest, Jane.

Says a source, “The makers felt there was no better bodied actor in Bollywood than Rana to play Tarzan today. So he was the obvious choice. And Sunny will play the usual glam doll.” It is believed that the movie will be a sequel to the 1985 film of the same name that had Hemant Birje and Kimi Katkar in lead roles. “It won’t be a sex-laced film, but Sunny as Jane will be seen wearing leaves for clothes to cover her modesty. The film will be as bold as its prequel,” informs a unit hand.

The movie is slated to go on floors in October. Sohum and producer Ketan Maroo were not available for comment.