Saif Ali Khan says his ambitious production venture "Agent Vinod", in which he plays the lead role, will be ready for a March 2011 release.

"We will start the shooting in May and will release it in March next year, " Saif told reporters here. He was sporting a rugged look with long tresses and looked dashing in a solid grey suit, white shirt and a red tie.

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the spy thriller also stars Kareena Kapoor, reportedly in a negative role.

"Agent Vinod" is the remake of the 1977's film with the same name.

This is Saif's second home production after "Love Aaj Kal".

More than three hours late, Saif was here with Chitrangada Singh to unveil the new ad campaign for Brooke Bond's Taj Mahal tea. He is the brand ambassador for the product.