Initially, it was decided that Akshay Kumar would be acting solo in the remake of Malayalam hit film 'Pokkiri Raja' named ' Boss '. But now the film directed by Anthony D'Souza will be having Aditi Rao Hydari as a lead lady starring opposite to him.
Initially though Akshay felt that the film should not have an opposite star cast due some reasons, he later felt with the progress of the script that there should be leading lady or else the audiences won't be satisfied. Some sources share that the actress will be introduced as a surprise element.