Kay Kay Menon out, Saqib Saleem and Manoj Bajpayee headline Neeraj Pandey's thriller - When would it commence shoot, more to know

Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey are coming back, and this time, with newer additions to the team! Joining them this time around wouldn't be Kay Kay Menon but Saqib Saleem. Yes, the actor would be collaborating with Manoj Bajpayee in Neeraj Pandey's upcoming thriller. Here are all other details you need to be aware of...

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Neeraj Pandey's thriller initially planned with Manoj Bajpayee-Kay Kay Menon

Manoj Bajpayee and Kay Kay Menon were initially supposed to be a part of Neeraj Pandey's thriller movie, according to Pinkvilla. However, since the film was conflicting with his schedule, Kay Kay Menon could not continue work on the project. Hence, he had to step down and move on with his other commitments. But, it paved way for a newer collaboration with Manoj Bajpayee.

Kay Kay Menon out, Saqib Saleem in

A little birdie shared that Saqib Saleem has been brought aboard the film after Kay Kay Menon's exit. This would be the first time that the actor works with Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey. Not just that, Akshay Oberoi is also a part of the thriller, thus making it a rather interesting and exciting collaboration.

Manoj Bajpayee and Saqib Saleem ruling on OTT

Although Manoj Bajpayee is among the elite club on OTT with projects like Bandaa and the critically-acclaimed movie, Bhonsle, among the many, Saqib Saleem has been constantly proving himself as a face to look out for, more so with his latest show, Crime Beat. Of course, Neeraj Pandey has always been the one to look out for and his latest offering, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, is just more proof of it.

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More about the thriller

It is a one-location thriller with Neeraj Pandey elements - the biggest being that it is intense and would boast a powerful ensemble. Interestingly, Pandey will simply overlook the creative side of the movie. Acclaimed writer Ritesh Shah makes his directorial debut with this one.