After the release of the first poster of Simmba, various speculations were on the loose about who the leading lady would be.

Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar have signed Sara Ali Khan to be his leading lady in his next directorial venture. Sara Ali Khan will be seen opposite Ranveer Singh who plays the role of a notorious cop named Sangram Bhalerao.

Karan Johar shared the news on social media and wrote, "Sara Ali Khan in #Simmba with @RanveerOfficial directed by ROHIT SHETTY! Releasing on the 28th of December 2018 ! This winter gets hotter!!!!".

Sara Ali Khan in #Simmba with @RanveerOfficial directed by ROHIT SHETTY! Releasing on the 28th of December 2018 ! This winter gets hotter!!!! pic.twitter.com/bjZGjehZl0

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 20, 2018

Simmba marks the debut collaboration of Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar and undoubtedly the fresh leading pair of Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan.

Reliance Entertainment presents, Rohit Shetty Picturez and Dharma Productions, Simmba is slated to release worldwide on 28th December 2018