Arjun Kapoor as a Haryanvi cop in Dibakar Banerjee's next - a dark thriller?

Arjun Kapoor, who recently started shooting Anees Bazmee's comedy in a double role, might soon be seen as a Haryanvi cop in director-writer Dibakar Banerjee's next, which is a dark thriller set in North India. The actor has agreed in principle but is to sign the dotted line. The film is scheduled to go on floors some time mid-next-year, after Arjun wraps up the wedding comedy he's filming currently .

The new movie will be shot across 60 days and could see Arjun teaming up with two other leading actors. “Dibakar is writing the final draft. Once it's ready and a final narration is done, the deal can be officially sealed,“ says a source.