Akki in Thuppakki remake?

Speculation is rife that Bollywood Khiladi is all set to star in the remake of A R Murugadoss' Tamil film 'Thuppakki'.
While the original movie is still being shots in parts of Mumbai and Pune, rumour mills are working overtime suggesting a remake is on the cards. Neither Murugadoss or Akshay has confirmed the news. However, if all goes well, the Hindi remake 'Thuppakki' will be Murugadoss' second Bollywood venture and Akki's second remake of a south film as an actor after Prabhu Deva's 'Rowdy Rathore'.
'Thuppakki' is a Tamil action thriller being written and directed by A R Murugadoss. Ilaya Thalapathy Vijay plays an encounter specialist in the movie, while Kajal Aggarwal is the leading actress. The film which is in its production stage is slated for a mid-august release.