Only recently people were upset to see Kapil Sharma making exit out of YRF`s forthcoming film. But now there`s a new rush of excitement; where Ek Villain` has turned into Bank Chor`. Yeah, of late the tinsel town is already abuzz that Riteish Deshmukh has been roped in to play the lead in Y-Films` Bank-Chor`. Sharing his happiness on bagging the project, the actor had tweeted thus - Excited to be the @BankChor

In fact, the actor, who is riding high on the success of his performance in his recent release Ek Villain`, was impressed with the script of Bank Chor` and thus, gave his nod for the project. In a statement, Riteish confirmed it by adding that he loved his character in it and also the team. "I`ve always liked to push the envelope with the choices I make. This film allows me to potentially rip it apart. Watch out there`s a new Bank-Chor in town!" quoted Riteish.

On learning about this latest development, many fans expressed their excitement on Twitter and looking forward to this new role of Riteish. Even few celebrities were happy for the actor.

Tweeted Controversy King, Kamaal R Khan - Bhai Ji @Riteishd congratulations to sign #BankChor Ismain Meri Bhi Kaafi Mehnat hai. Hahahahahaha

While writer-director Milap Zaveri wrote, "And so @Riteishd is #BankChor woohoo! Dekh lena! "Yash" bhi milega aur woh "Raj" bhi karega! :))"

Bank-Chor` is a comic-caper, that tells the story of 3 morons trying to rob a bank who pick the worst day possible when everything that can go wrong, goes wrong and how they`re inadvertently caught in the crossfire of cops, industrialists and corrupt netas. Directed by Bumpy and produced by Ashish Patil, Bank Chor` is scheduled to go on the floors immediately and is planned for an early 2015 release.

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