Akshay Kumar to launch boxing champion Vijender Singh in Bollywood film

Bollywood will soon add another sportsman in its kitty. After Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj Singh's debut in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, it's famous boxing champion Vijender Singh who will soon be seen in a mainstream Hindi film. And what's more - the Olympic bronze-medalist will be backed by Akshay Kumar, as the actor's production company, Akshay's Grazing Goat Pictures, will be producing the film.   

Currently, the film, a social thriller, is titled Fugly, and will be directed by Kabir Sadanand.

The film is slated to go on floors in August.

In the past, Vijender, apart from his boxing skills, has been famous for his fit body. The boxer has endorsed multiple brands and has even walked the ramp many times for fashion designers, making him the most sought after sportsman (after Dhoni) for product endorsements.

Will the boxer make it big with his Bollywood debut? Click to see his pics with Akshay and his pics on the ramp.