Akshay Kumar takes off on a Chinese trip

Akshay Kumar takes off on a Chinese trip

A reliable industry source says, "Akshay has been roped in to do the voiceover of the sequel to Jumbo. At one point Percept (the production company for Jumbo) was also considering Hrithik Roshan for the role as Akshay has a very hectic schedule in 2009. But the film-makers are very happy that Akshay has given the nod."

The informer adds, "The sequel will see Jumbo's plot set in China. Though the film will be in Hindi, Akshay will have some Chinese dialogues to utter. He is expected to take some coaching for it."

Navin Shah, CEO, Percept Picture Company, confirms the report saying, "Akshay is surely in the film. I can tell you that."

But he did not confirm on the details about the Chinese plot. "It is too premature to say anything. These may be what the industry is gossiping but it will take us some time before we can reveal some details. As of now Akshay stands confirmed and the sequel is happening as we are very happy with how Jumbo has fared in the box office."

I still haven't seen Jumbo! My sister saw it and liked it.

Sad that it flopped in India.