Arjun Kapoor to replace Akshay Kumar in ‘Namastey London’ sequel

Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor is all set to step into Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's shoes as former has replaced latter from the sequel of Vipul Amrutlal Shah directorial flick 'Namastey London'.

The success and popularity of the flick pressed Vipul to make the sequel. The film, titled, 'Namastey England' will be the second instalment of the 2007 released flick.

According to the sources, Arjun , who has watched 'Namastey London' several times, is keen to be the part of the second instalment.

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But, he wanted to make sure that Khiladi Kumar that had no issues with the same.

"He wanted to make sure that Akshay had no problems about the franchise moving forward without him, before signing on the dotted line. Last month, Akshay and Vipul who have been close friends and have collaborated on a dozen films over the last two decades, mutually agreed to go ahead with Arjun. The film will roll early 2018 and like the original, will be shot in Punjab and the UK," said source.

‘Namastey England’ is expected to hit the theatres in 2018.