After cousin Abhay, it is going to be big brother Sunny who will star in director Imtiaz Ali's new film.

The director who made his debut with the soon-to-be-released "Socha Na Tha," starring Abhay Deol, has already become a hot favourite with the Deol brothers.

He is now roping in macho-man Sunny Deol for his next film - a story that is "hard hitting at the same time emotional and dramatic," reported Bollywood Trade.

"It is a role that reflects Sunny's true nature of a controlled and reticent man, who is soft at heart and has a tough exterior," Ali said.

According to the buzz, Sunny too is extremely pleased with Ali's work, and has already given him the green signal.