Actor Ajay Devgn, who is one of the most versatile actors in the showbiz, will be seen playing a cable operator in the much-awaited film "Drishyam".

A source close to the development revealed: "Ajay plays Vijay Salgaonkar, a fourth grade dropout who is a movie buff and therefore, a cable operator by profession. He is a common man who leads a happy life with his wife and two daughters in a quiet township of Goa. He will be seen eassaying an intense character in the film."

Directed by Nishikant Kamat "Drishyam" also features Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor among others. The film is slated for a July 31 release and the trailer would be out on Thursday.