With Aitraaz the showman - Subhash Ghai passes the baton to dynamic director-duo Abbas Mustan to direct his upcoming thriller Aitraaz.

The film features Akshay Kumar as Raj Malhotra, a significant player in the telecom industry with many an ace up his sleeve; which not only makes him the man of the moment but could also makes him the man of the future. But for now, his future is black.

Kareena Kapoor is Priya, his dream companion. Her loved and stoic support towards Raj are his biggest trump card. Unshakeable in her resolve, she knows how to play her part in a game of manipulation.

Priyanka Chopra is Sonia Sharma. She believes that goals are meant to be achieved. Namely her goals. Whatever the price!!!

Indeed, if money makes the world go round, a woman can bring the world to a standstill. Sonia succeeds in bringing Raj's world to a complete stop for reasons that go beyond the expected dignity and grace. Her mantra is clear. Nothing shall come in between her wants and desires.

In the accused box of the courtroom, stands a man, startled and shocked that destiny could lead him there. Only some time back, Raj Malhotra had the world at his feet. None could point a finger at him. Today he is accused of the most heinous crime.

It all starts when Raj meets Sonia again. A blast... from his past, he was aware that she knew only one way to live and that was her way!!! And one fateful day, things did not go her way.

Raj Malhotra is accused.

Amrish Puri is Ranjit Roy, Raj Malhotra's boss. He also shares a brow-raising relationship with the complainant Sonia. He is a mere pawn in the hands of Sonia and it is by virtue of this, that many lives are thrown out of gear. Can he afford to ignore the situation that he is in, or will he just accept it.

Annu Kapoor as Ram Choitrani is the Defence Lawyer. Careful, convincing and conniving, Ram Choitrani is a perfect foil to the prosecution lawyer. As the Defence lawyer, he faces Mr. Patel in the confines of the court with aplomb.

But little does he know that he will get embroiled in a fateful web from where there is no way out.

As the Prosecution lawyer, Mr. Patel (Paresh Rawal) is as shrewd as he is foxy! He does all in his power to create a win-win situation for his clients. The truth is absolutely incidental where he is concerned. Now his most prized possession - his honor is at stake. He finds himself helpless in a world that is called a man's world! At the mercy of a woman who puts to use her most effective weapon.

But the doors of justice are waiting to be knocked. The drama has just begun. The court is far from adjourned.

Success has a strange affinity towards him. Now he is involved in a case as controversial as can be. Will success be his yet again? Or is he in for a surprise?

Himesh Reshammiya who stuck to fame the last time he composed for Abbas-Mustan in Humraaz, has composed the music of the film while Sameer has penned the lyrics.