It is no more a news that Dhanush started his second film in Bollywood, which marks the debut of Akshara Haasan. Latest on it is Dhanush's second Hindi movie is titled as 'Shamitabh'.

Besides, Dhanush and Kamal Haasan's daughter Akshara, Shamitabh also casts Amitabh Bachchan in a prominent role. Speaking about the title Big B said "Title has nothing to do with my name and the reason why it is named Shamitabh will be found once you watch the film."

Director Balki announced the title through a press statement that said: "We are happy to announce that the film is titled 'Shamitabh'. We are half way through the shoot of the film, so will finish and talk more about it. Right now, I'm enjoying watching the lethal combo of the intensity of Amitabh Bachchan, the intelligence of Dhanush and the innocence of Akshara in action daily."

Dhanush is reported to be playing the role as a speech-impaired youngster whose dream is to become an actor.