South actor Akshay Aruku to make a Punjabi film

Well-known Karnataka-based actor and director Akshay Aruku is all set to make his Bollywood debut.

Akshay who is known for his films Mayabazar 2016, Paathi: The Half is currently visiting Punjab and Chandigarh to meet his friends.

Akshay is enjoying his stay in Chandigarh and is completely smitten by their warm hospitality.

He adds, "I'm craving Punjabi food, the famous sarso ka saag and makki di roti. I'm looking forward to celebrating Lohri along with them.

I have always loved Punjabi songs. And bhangra is something that excites me to get up and dance. I'm all excited."

Aruku was last seen in Kannada television show 'Hostel Haiklu', is currently working on a new film which has Punjabi roots.

He says, "Kannada and Punjabi films, songs are loved nationwide.

Looking at the popularity and love given by the audience, I'm making a movie that will bring both the culture and tradition together. It's a love story between a Punjabi model and Kannada superstar."