TV actor Deven Bhojani is known for his exceptional comic timing in shows like Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai and Office Office. Now, Mirror has learnt that the writer-director-actor has been roped in by Vipul Shah to helm the sequel to his 2013 sleeper-hit, Commando. The film will roll this film will roll this summer and is pegged as a 'worthy followup' to its predecessor, starring Vidyut Jammwal and Pooja Chopra.

The makers who had roped in Vidyut for his in Vidyut for his skill in martial arts, are yet to take a call on whether he will return in Part 2. “The cast will be finalised in April,“ says a source close to the development, “Deven has been working on the script over the past few months. The action-romance will have a fresh storyline.“

When asked why the comedian was chosen to direct an action film, the source reasons, “Deven directed the TV show Pukaar - Call For The Hero for Vipul. It had extensive action sequences and was well-received. That made Vipul confident that he'd do a good job with Commando 2. They collaborated several times in the past and share a comfort-level.“

We texted Vipul but he remained unavailable for comment.