The film, which marks his comeback as a director, is based on serial killer Psycho Raman, who had terrorised Mumbai in the 60s'.
For some reason or other, every name in the original cast - the only exception being his protege Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the title role - has changed.
For example, Ayushmann Khurrana has made way for Vicky Kaushal. Anurag had approached both Shruti and Akshara Haasan to play the heroine, but neither gave the nod. (Shruti, Akshara Snub Anurag, September 29.)
Image Source: facebook/Sobhita Dhulipala
Now, SpotboyE has it that the filmmaker-writer, who is also gearing up to play the villain in friend Vikramaditya Motwane's next (AK vs SK), has approached Miss India Earth 2013, Sobhita Dhulipala, for the leading lady's part.
We hear modalities are being worked out fast and an official announcement is underway.
Image Source:deadline
A text was sent to Anurag, but he didn't revert.
Image Source: facebook/SobhitaDhulipala