Amyra Dastur for Akhil’s debut

According to a source close to the producer, Amyra Dastur is going to romance Akhil Akkineni in his debut film.

The film, which will be directed by V.V. Vinayak, was launched a few days ago. Actor Nithiin is producing the film.

Though the makers haven’t announced the female lead, a source reveals that the makers have decided to rope in Amyra Dastur as the female lead.

The actress made her debut with the Hindi film Issaq opposite Pratiek Babbar in 2013.

Now, she is acting in a Tamil film Anegan opposite Dhanush directed by KV Anand, which is due for release.

“Initially, they wanted to rope in Alia Bhatt, but her dates are full in the coming year, so they zeroed in on Amyra Dastur,” says the source. The film’s shooting will start in January 2015.