Director Kabir Khan is on a roll. After his blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan, his next espionage thriller,Phantom,that deals with global terrorism in Pakistan has some jaw-dropping action.The director, who is known for imaginatively bringing focus to political issues through some realistic storytelling, has shifted focus to the Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer.

Kabir says, "After directing a film likeBajrangi Bhaijaan,a story I wanted to tell, I am coming up withPhantom,which is an edgy thriller. Both are very different in treatment and deal with contrasting aspects of the same issue." The trailer that was launched last week has received a favourable response online and quite naturally, the producers are in a happy place.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala says, "Kabir Khan is one of the finest directors and storytellers in the country. We're very proud and happy to work with him on a film likePhantom."

Phantom, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Siddharth Roy Kapur, and presented by UTV Motion Pictures and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, releases August 28.