16 June,2009 08:05 AM IST | | Amul Sharma
It's no secret that every A-list actor would rather work with a newcomer. Shah Rukh Khan cast Deepika Padukone in his home production, Om Shanti Om, Aamir Khan introduced Asin in Ghajini, and now Akshay Kumar is all set to be paired with a South Indian actress in a film he's making for his banner Hari Om Productions.
A source close to the actor reveals, "Akki plans to strengthen his banner. He plans to make Hari Om Productions more active and has signed directors he has faith in to make films for him.
Priyan's in
The first director that Akki signed was Priyadarshan, with whom he has done maximum films.u00a0 The film is tentatively titled Khatta Meetha and south actress Trisha has been signedu00a0 to play the leading lady.
An industry source says, "After the success of actresses like Asin from the South, many actresses from there are now keen to try their hand in B-Town. Trisha is excited about working with Akshay. He wasu00a0 impressed when he met her for the first time, and then asked her to get in touch with Priyan about further developments.
The film will go on the floors later this year."
Only choice
Priyadarshan confirmss, "Trisha is playing the heroine opposite Akki. He was keen on doing the film with a new facefrom the south. After seeing Trisha's performance in a few South Indian movies, Trisha has become his only choice..."
Trisha is looking forward to her Hindi film debut. "Priyadarshan introduced me to films. Now once again he is giving me a new dimension through his Hindi movie. I'm glad that Priyan has given me this opportunity and all I want is to do my best..."
