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Nikhil Advani, who has been working on his next film [after KAL HO NAA HO] since quite some time, has finally decided on the star cast of his film.

At a point of time, Nikhil was planning to make a two-hero film, starring the two Khans -- Salman and Saif -- in principal roles. Later, there was talk that Nikhil had decided to make a solo Salman starrer. Also, after branching out of Dharma Productions, Nikhil was supposed to make a film for Jhamu Sughand. Later, Boney Kapoor was planning to produce the film in question.

Now here's the fresh development. Nikhil's second film will be produced by Sunil Manchanda, who has produced TERE NAAM and DIL NE JISE APNA KAHAA in the past and is currently producing KYON KI…, which is slated for a Diwali release.

Nikhil has planned a massive star cast for the film: Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Akshaye Khanna. One more hero -- either Saif or John -- would be signed for the project.

As for the leading ladies, the film will star five names, but only Priyanka Chopra has been confirmed yet, while unconfirmed reports insist that Juhi Chawla, Rimi Sen and two more names are under consideration.

Both Nikhil and producer Sunil Manchanda were unavailable for comment, but the stars spoke enthusiastically about the project in question.

"It's an amazing script. Very unusual. I was completely bowled. It'll be the biggest blockbuster next year," an excited Akshaye Khanna informs me, "Everybody's got a fabulous role. Tabhi hi aisi casting ho sakti hain."

Anil Kapoor is equally gung-ho about the film. "I knew I had to do the film when I heard the script. And knowing Nikhil, I am sure he'll make a fabulous film," the choosy actor confides, adding in the same breath, "I've confirmed the film in principle, but the remaining formalities are being sorted out."

It's the third time Salman and Anil have been teamed in a project [after BIWI NO. 1 and the recent blockbuster NO ENTRY]. Anil and Akshaye too have worked in Subhash Ghai's TAAL earlier and this would be their second project together.

The film, not titled yet, is expected to take off in November this year.