It was earlier reported that the film was offered to Kangana Ranaut. Next, Sonakshi Sinha's name did the rounds. No, wait...the list still goes on.
Certain sections of the media even reported how Anushka Sharma was approached for the same role. Phew!
But you can always count on us to get you the real story.
SpotboyE has exclusively learnt that Sonakshi has beaten the other actresses in question to land the plum role in the Vipul Shah-directed movie.
This will be her fifth film opposite Akshay after Rowdy Rathore, Joker, Once Upon Ay Time In Mumbai Dobaara and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty.