The "Dabangg" actress took to Twitter, where she mentioned that she is "super thrilled" to announce the news.
"Guys super thrilled to announce A. R. Murugadoss is back after 'Ghajini' and 'Holiday'. My action thriller 'Akira' releasing on 23rd September," she posted.
Sonakshi is all set to stun the audience with her action-packed avtar in the upcoming film directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
"Akira" will be Sonakshi'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.
The 28-year-old will also be seen performing some action in another film -- "Force 2" starring John Abraham and Tahir Raj Bhasin.
The film is directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.