Akshay takes on lawyer avatar in 'Jolly LLB 2'

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar will be seen playing the role of a lawyer in the sequel to the 2013 popular courtroom comedy drama "Jolly LLB". The actor took to Twitter to share his look which has a traditional touch to it. After a teaser via a caricature, the actor revealed his look on Monday. In the image, Akshay seems to be in a pensive mood. He tweeted: “New day with a new look for a new film, let the mayhem begin! 'Jolly LLB 2' it is! Judgement day 10th February, 2017.”

New day with a new look for a new film, let the mayhem begin! #JollyLLB2 it is! Judgement day 10th February, 2017! pic.twitter.com/QgfuXkrxFh

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 18, 2016

Akshay is seen wearing a lawyer's outfit, and is sporting a moustache with a red vermilion (tika) on his forehead. The sequel will reportedly be shot in Lucknow and Varanasi. The 2013 film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, told the story of Jolly, a struggling lawyer, who comes across a hit-and-run case and decides to fight for the victims.