The year 2012 was indeed very good for Akshay Kumar, with all his released films like <em>Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Oh My God</em> and <em>Khiladi 786</em> doing exceedingly well at the box office except for Farah Khan’s <em>Joker</em>. With a bountiful year behind him, the star has started shooting for the Hindi remake of Tamil action thriller <em>Thuppakki</em> that will have Sonakshi Sinha as his co-star. Tweeted Akshay, "Started shooting my first film in the New Year, the Hindi remake of <em>Thuppakki</em>! Would love to get your good wishes today."

While Ranveer Singh has happily signed films outside the parent Yashraj banner his costar from <em>Ladies Versus Ricky Bahl</em> Parineeti Chopra seems tied down by a binding contract that doesn’t allow her the same freedom.

Who would think Akshay Kumar with his lean wiry look and super-fit physique would need to lose more weight for a role? For his army captain’s role in A R Murugadoss’ remake of his Tamil hit Thuppakki, Akshay Kumar has been asked lose 7 kgs. Pronto! Because the shooting starts on December 20, since the Christmas week is considered lucky by Murugadoss.

After a lot of speculation, it is final that Akshay Kumar would team up with A R Murugadoss for the official remake of his film <em>Thuppakki</em>. The original is currently being shot with Tamil star Vijay and Kajal Agrawal. The film will be produced by Vipul Shah. This will be Akshay's second remake after <em>Rowdy Rathore</em>.