Actor Akshay Kumar’s search for one of the leading ladies for his next film has come to an end. HT has exclusively learnt that actor Vidya Balan has been roped in for the Anees Bazmee directorial.

A source tells us, “Akshay and Vidya share effortless chemistry as actors, as has been evident with films such as Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal (2019). Off-screen, too, they share a good equation, which is why it was a resounding yes from everyone in the team when Vidya’s name popped up. The story will see two female actors, and one of them will be her.”

The film will see Akshay and Anees reunite 14 years after their last project, Thank You (2011). It will also see Akshay and Vidya share screen space again after six years (Mission Mangal).