MUMBAI: Anurag Kashyap is all set to direct a thriller with Rahul Bhat in the lead.

The film will be jointly produced by Shahnaab Alam and Kashyap. The film is a thriller set in Mumbai and is slated to hit the floors soon.

Kashyap said, "I have known Rahul since my struggle days when we lived next door to each other. I only discovered his potential much later when I started to interact with him. And this thriller I wanted to do, his life experience is quiet close to the character I am writing."

Bhatt added, "I am delighted to be a part of Anurag’s next and definitely gearing up for the silver screen after my time off. I am looking forward to work on Anurag’s style of cinema."

Bhatt started his career as a model and has starred in TV serials like Boogie Woogie and Heena. He has also starred in movies like Yeh Mohabattein and Nayee Padosan.