Akshay's 'Joker' to be released in August 2012

New Delhi: Shirish Kunder's 3D movie Joker, starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, will release Aug 30 next year.

"Joker release date confirmed, to arrive on 30th August, 2012," Kunder posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The 38-year-old, who is married to choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan, says the dates will not clash with Kabir Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, which has Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.

"Joker is releasing two weeks after Ek Tha Tiger. Don't worry, not clashing, would never do that," he further tweeted.

The film is being jointly produced by Kunder and Farah's Three's Company and Akshay's Hari Om Entertainment Company.

Kunder, who made his directorial debut with Jaan-E-Mann in 2006, is also working on his action comedy, Kick. A remake of 2009 Telugu film with the same name, the film is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and features Salman and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles.

"We start shooting Kick in June," he said.