'Akira' gets new release date, to hit screens on September 2

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who intially said that her next film "Akira" will release on September 23, has taken to micro-blogging site Twitter to say the A.R. Murugadoss directorial will now release on September 2.

She added that she cannot wait to see how Murugadoss transformed her in "Akira".

"Because you and I both cant wait to see how A. R. Murugadoss has transformed me in 'Akira'...We are now releasing on September 2!"

The 29-year-old actress is all set to stun the audience with her action-packed avtar in the film for which she has undergone intensive workout sessions.

"Akira" will be the "Lootera" star's second film with Murugadoss after "Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty". She will be seen performing martial arts in it.

The film also features her father actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha.