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Speculation had been rife that National Award-winning actor Rani Mukerji would join Akshay Kumar in the third instalment of the Oh My God series, OMG 3. The potential collaboration had generated considerable

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buzz, as it would have marked the first time the two stars shared screen space.

However, recent reports indicate that Mukerji will not be part of the project.

Talks Did Not Move Beyond Early Discussions\n

According to Variety India, Mukerji had been approached to play the lead protagonist in OMG 3, while Akshay Kumar was expected to return with an extended cameo appearance.

Sources suggest that the actor had heard a brief outline of the story and initially showed interest in the project. However, the discussions reportedly remained at a preliminary stage and did not develop further.

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“Akshay and Rani share a great long-standing relationship and were genuinely excited about teaming up, but those were very early conversations,” a source reportedly said.

Makers Now Searching For New Female Lead

With Mukerji no longer attached to the film, the makers are now said to be looking for another actor to take on the central role.

The third instalment of the popular franchise is currently in the development stage and is expected to go on floors sometime between May and June 2026.

While the casting process continues, fans of the series are waiting to see which actor will eventually step into the lead role alongside Akshay Kumar in the upcoming film.

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Rani Mukerji Not On Board OMG 3 Despite Early Talks With Akshay Kumar: Report

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