Akshay Oberoi in dark role

Actor Akshay Oberoi, who was last seen in 'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga,' has been signed to play the villain in the upcoming Hindi remake of the Tamil crime thriller 'Thiruttu Payale 2.'

The role was essayed by Tamil actor Prasanna in the original film. The Bollywood remake is being directed by Susi Ganeshan.

The film stars Viineet Kumar Singh and Urvashi Rautela, and has already gone on floors with the lead cast facing the camera in Varanasi.

Akshay has joined the cast as the negative lead for a face-off with Viineet Singh, who has the starring role on the film.

Viineet is best recalled for his starring role in Anurag Kashyap's 'Mukkabaaz,' and was recently seen in the Diwali release, 'Saand Ki Aankh.'