Akshay Kumar replaces Arnold Schwarzenegger; to play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Robot 2'

Akshay Kumar will be donning the villain's hat for Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Robot 2'

New Delhi: Although it left many of us a little disappointed in the beginning that we will no longer be seeing Hollywood muscle man Arnold Schwarzenegger in a desi film, it is no less exciting to know that none other than Bollywood action-comedy master Akshay Kumar has replaced him!

Yes, Akki will be donning the villain's hat for Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Robot 2'.

'Robot 2' is a sequel to 2010 superhit 'Robot' – which starred Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

Akki took to Twitter to share the good news. Check it here:

Ending the year on a high note! Super excited to be a part of Robot 2 with the one & only @superstarrajini sir! pic.twitter.com/mC7AINo3JR

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 16, 2015

Although we are pretty used to watching Akki in both comedy and action flicks in equal share, this would probably the first time the actor will be shown in a negative character.

The year 2015 had almost been a roller coaster ride for the actor for his many films that released and we can't wait to see what more the actor has to offer.