Sonakshi Sinha opts out of John Abraham’s Welcome 2

Sonakshi Sinha who had been roped in to play the lead opposite John Abraham in the sequel to Welcome has reportedly,opted out of the film citing date issues.

Confirming Sonakshi’s exit from the film,a source said: “Sonakshi is doing five films already – Akshay Kumar starrer Thuppakki remake,Prabhudheva’s next with Ajay Devgn,a south film,Boney Kapoor’s film with Arjun Kapoor while the shoot of Rambo Rajkumar is still on. Thanks to these films,despite Sonakshi being offered a mind numbing deal,she has had to opt out of Welcome 2.”

Welcome 2 which is being helmed by Anees Bazmee,was expected to go on floor in Dubai from June.