After capturing the generation-next audience, hot and talented Siddharth Malhotra is all set to become the next generation action hero.

‘The Student Of The Year’ handsome actor reported to have been roped in by Ekta Kapoor, for her forthcoming action extravaganza tentatively ‘The Villain’, to be directed by Mohit Suri. The film will show Siddharth in the young angry mode and will have him in out and out masala action zone.

According to our sources, Siddharth was the first choice of the filmmakers as they were looking for a rugged, good looking action star.

Incidentally, this is also a break out film for Mohit Suri who along with Emraan Hashmi formed the backbone of successful films in the Bhatt camp.

The makers are yet to decide on the actress who would be cast opposite Siddharth Malhotra. As the title denotes, the film will also have a very strong villainous character. The film will go on floors once Siddharth wraps up Vinil Matthew’s ‘Hansi To Phansi’ where he is paired with Parineeti Chopra.