Popular South Indian actress Lakshmi Rai, who was to play superstar Mohanlal’s wife in his under-production Shikar, has reportedly opted out of the project due to date clashes and reigning queen Sneha will replace her. Shikar is directed by Padmakumar, produced by Tetco Rajagopal and scripted by renowned writer S. Suresh Babu.

Notably, this is the first time Sneha will be paired with Mohanlal. She will play the role of Lakshmi Kutty, his wife. Ananya of Nadodigal fame will play his daughter. Sneha will join the unit of Shikar from June 3 in Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad.