It looks like Fateh’s star cast just got more interesting, as we have exclusively learnt that Naseeruddin Shah has joined the Sonu Sood-starrer, which is also backed by the latter. A source says that the veteran actor has already shot for most of his part in the film, and “he will play a pivotal role, driving the story forward”.

The film, which also marks Sood’s debut as a director, is based on the real-life instances of cybercrime experienced by people during the Covid-19 phase. “Naseer will play the role of a hacker. He is very excited about the film and is awaiting the audience’s response. The script is relevant, real and relatable, which aligns with Naseer’s choice of films,” says the source, referring to Shah’s films Manthan (1976), A Wednesday (2008) and Kuttey (2023) that touched upon ground realities.

Even though the teaser and poster of the action thriller are already out, details about Shah’s character are still not known. “The details won’t be revealed until the trailer drops. He will have a good screen time in the trailer as well,” the source adds.

We reached out to Sood for confirmation, and he said that he’s excited about the veteran being a part of the movie: “Yes, Naseer sir is a part of Fateh. He’s got a phenomenal role in the film.”