Mumbai March 27 (IANS) Actor Sonu Sood has come on board for Rohit Shetty s upcoming entertainer "Simmba". He says the "challenging" role will make him do a lot of homework.
The announcement about Sonu s entry into the "Simmba" cast comes after R. Madhavan made it clear that he can t be a part of the movie due to his shoulder injury. Sonu will join Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan in the movie.
Sonu told IANS: "I can t reveal much about the character but all I can say is that it is one of the most challenging roles that I will be playing."
He will be seen as an anti-hero.
"I think it s exciting to have a role with multiple layers... and something which challenges you to work on it always gives a high to an actor. This is something which will need me to work a lot and study a few things.
"Once the film comes out people will come to know about it. And yes it will put me to do some kind of homework " Sonu added.
The actor is currently working on his look for the film with Shetty with whom he is collaborating for the first time.
Shetty is known for his out-and-out masala entertainers topped with all elements associated with a Bollywood potboiler.
"Simmba" presented by Reliance Entertainment also marks the debut collaboration of Shetty and Karan Johar. It will release on December 28.
--IANS
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