Social media is agog with posts that the Piku actress will share screen space with Vin Diesel in XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage.
It all started this evening when Deepika posted a pic of hers with the Hollywood action hero on Instagram and Twitter.
The third installment of the action thriller is expected to go on floors later this month in Philippines.
A source close to Deepika told SpotboyE, " She is currently in the US. She will most likely finalise the film offer. It's a big step for Deepika to be a part of the XXX series."
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta was among the first in B-Town to share her excitement on the news. She tweeted:
Thumbnail image source: facebook/VinDiesel & facebook/DeepikaPadukone