Akshay Kumar definitely believes in standing by those who had helped him when he was a struggler. This is the reason why Akshay has agreed to star in Pramod Chakravarthy’s son Pradeep’s movie, which will be directed by Pradeep’s son Prateek.

It can be recalled that Pramod Chakravarthy had given Akshay his Bollywood break with Deedar in 1992 opposite Karisma Kapoor. Akshay was a struggling actor for a long time till Pramodda gave him his first break in the film industry. Over the years, Akshay has always acknowledged the fact that whatever he is today it is because of Pramodda. Akshay has done two movies with him, Deedar and Barood.

A close source discloses, “Last week, Pramodda’s son, Pradeep had come to Mumbai from the US and that’s when he discussed the forthcoming movie with Akshay who instantly agreed to star in it. Incidentally Pradeep’s son Prateek is filmmaker Vipul Shah’s assistant. It was Akshay who had introduced Prateek to Vipul after which he has been assisting Vipul for the last two years.”

Another insider includes, “Akshay is known to do this for friends and he is
definitely part of Pradeep and Prateek Chakravarthy’s movie.”

Confirming the news about Prateek, Vipul Shah told, “Yes, Akshay had introduced me to Prateek about two years ago. Akshay told me that I must make Prateek my assistant and I immediately agreed. Prateek has assisted me in London Dreams and Action Replay.”