Kunal Khemu is all set to embrace a hard-core action avatar for the first time in his career. He has signed Vikram Bhatt's next production that is scheduled to go on floors by the end of this year.

Vikram states, "I have admired Kunal right from the time he was a kid

I was then an assistant in Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke. The film that I am planning with him is a very ambitious action film. I have met him a couple of times on a subject and his enthusiasm is addictive! We make a good team.` Kunal says he is glad he can finally show off his action skills in a film.

He adds, `I am very excited about the film as it has a lot of action like car chases and cable work. It is an on-the-run thriller and this film holds out something new for me.`