The south Indian actress who makes her Bollywood debut with Anurag Basu's Barfee has already bagged a second project opposite Khiladi KumarHer maiden Bollywood venture is still under production, and south Indian actress Ileana D'cruz has already moved on to her next.

The actress, after working opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Anurag Basu's Barfee, will be seen romancing Akshay Kumar in the actor's next home production Khiladi 786. The film that will star Akshay and Himesh Reshammiya in the main roles will hit the theaters in Diwali 2012.A source informed Mumbai Mirror, "Ileana is very excited to work with Akshay in Khiladi 786. She has already given her nod of approval. The modalities are being worked out now."

According to the source, the decision to cast Ileana in the female lead for the film was taken jointly by Akshay and Himesh, the co-producers."Akshay Kumar is very fond of Ileana. He is considering her for two films that will be made under Hari Om Productions, his home banner. Needless to say, Ileana is extremely kicked about the same," added the source. Ileana remained unavailable for comment.