Ekta Kapoor is all set to launch the next instalment of her hit fantasy series Naagin. The news surrounding the show continues to hit headlines every now and then, and now it has been learnt that popular television actor Pearl V Puri and Karishma Tanna have been cast to play lead roles in Naagin 3. Recently, Colors launched the teaser of the much-awaited show, but without showing the face of the female lead.

Though no official announcement has been made, Pearl V Puri has been roped in to play the male lead in the show. The actor was seen in Badtameez Dil previously. On the other hand, Karishma Tanna is expected to play one of the Naagins on the show,

A source reveals, “Pearl has been finalized for the role of male lead and Karishma will come in for a couple of episodes. She will die and Surbhi Jyoti will return in re-incarnation form.”

Besides Naagin 3, Karishma Tanna will also be seen in Rajkumar Hirani 's upcoming biopic on actor Sanjay Dutt .