Buzz is that actress Lakshmi Rai who is more popular in Tollywood as item bomb is now dating a male model. She is said to be romancing Hanif Hilal, a Mumbai based model turned actor.

Lakshmi Rai earlier dated cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The controversial actress is also linked with a business magnet. But Bollywood media says she is now head over heels with this hunk. 

Lakshmi Rai will soon be seen in 'Julie 2' that is releasing in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages. She did item songs in 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' and 'Khaidi No 150' recently.