Akshay to romance Sonam? The fresh pair could be a part of the Pyaar Ke Side Effects sequel

Rahul Bose and Mallika Sherawat's surprise 2006 hit Pyaar Ke Suide Effects is set to return as a sequel. But according to a story in the Mumbai Mirror, the original lead couple will be replaced.

Producer Pritish Nady told the newspaper, "Akshay Kumar was the first and only choce for the sequel. He has that roguish charm to take Sid's role further."

Nandy further confirmed that Akshay has already agreed to work on the sequel and they only have to figure out dates and finances. "Akshay is as integral to this project as RD Burman was to Jhankar Beats," Nandy was quoted by the paper as saying.

According to the paper Akshay found the script very funny and was looking forward to the prospect of working with a new director.

As for the leading lady, the paper reports that Mallika Sherawat has declined the sequel. And role might most probably fall into Sonam Kapoor's kitty.

Akshay and Sonam were earlier slated to be a part of David Dhawan's son's directorial debut. But that project is apparently on hold.