With Akira and Force 2, Sonakshi Sinha has transformed into an action star

Sonakshi Sinha feels thrilled about the “compliments that are flowing in” with regards to her action avatar; adds that she feels that her hard work is paying off.

Sonakshi Sinha left a solid impression on moviegoers as well as actors who are known for their action films with her avatar in Akira. Her tough role received praise from Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn.

Sonakshi Sinha says she has always been an athletic person, but getting to do action on the screen is very engaging. (Jitu Savlani)

Now, the actor is grabbing eyeballs for her next project, a sequel to Force (2011), in which she is paired opposite John Abraham.

Sonakshi is kicked about her new look and style. “I am thrilled with the compliments that are flowing in. It feels like the hard work is paying off. I have always been an athletic person, but getting to do this on screen is engaging and challenging for me. It’s great when you learn something new and get to execute it in a film,” she says.

John Abraham was very impressed with Sonakshi’s action sequences in Force 2.

Watch: Force 2 trailer

“I was surprised (on being included in the scene). Changing an entire scene to incorporate an actor on the day it’s being shot is something rare. It was the biggest compliment to my action skills. John was impressed, and so was Khecha,” says Sonakshi.