Earlier reports suggested that Saif Ali Khan would be co-producing the sequel to last year's blockbuster Race. But producer of the film Ramesh Taurani has rubbished all such reports. There has been strong buzz that Saif now wants to co-produce films that he acts in, so his banner can grow. And that making the sequel to Race as a joint production between him and TIPS is a step in that direction.

Ramesh Taurani says that though Saif would be a part of Race-2 as an actor, but he would not be producing it.

Saif's ladylove Kareena Kapoor has replaced Bipasha Basu in the sequel. Apart from Saif and Bebo, Anil Kapoor has also been finalised for the movie. Rest of the cast is undecided. Film is expected to go on the floors by the year-end.