Mumbai: Aditya Roy Kapur will soon be seen in a film titled ‘OM: The Battle Within’, which was announced on his birthday. The actor, who turned 35 on Monday, will play the lead role in the action thriller, coproduced by Ahmed Khan, who previously helmed ‘Baaghi 3’. The film will be directed by debutant Kapil Verma.
“Covid notwithstanding, the year has been a special one on the work front. I have been living with ‘OM’ for a few months now and to see it being announced on my birthday makes i t e x t r e m e l y special. (I) am Looking forward to the journey,” said Aditya.
Talking about the project, Ahmed Khan said: “Adi will be doing full on action for the first time. He is structurally built for action and this character fits him. This film revolves around emotionally disturbed relationships on the line of duty. Kapil Verma, our director, is ready for his debut with such large action sequences. Adi has started training with specialists of different fields in action for a while.”
The entertainer will go on floors in December this year and is scheduled to release in the second half of 2021.