Randeep Hooda to star in ‘Yeh Laal Rang’

Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has signed on to star in a thriller titled Yeh Laal Rang.

Set in a small town in the north Indian state of Haryana, the film will deal with the topical and unexplored issue of blood theft and the blood mafia.

The movie, to be directed by Syed Ahman Afzal of Youngistan fame and produced by Krian Media, will begin production in July this year.

“Randeep loved the story when he heard it,” said the director.

“Randeep is one of the finest actors we have in the business and has always created a lasting impression of the characters he has portrayed. The audience and the film trade recognise him as a complete actor. We are thrilled to be working with someone of his high calibre,” said Raj Malik from SVP-Film Production and Distribution, Krian Media.