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Nawazuddin Siddiqui to star in Kangana Ranaut's production 'Tiku Weds Sheru'

The project marks the first collaboration between Siddiqui and Ranaut

Take two: Manu Joseph’s first novel, Serious Men, will be made into a Netflix film starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the middle-aged Dalit man Ayyan Mani. A disgruntled personal assistant to a Brahmin astronomer, Mani spins elaborate lies about his 10-year-old son being a genius to put a shine on his rather unremarkable life. This will be Siddiqui’s second outing with Netflix after the hugely successful Sacred Games. Looks like Siddiqui has got back his mojo with Netflix | AP

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to star in Kangana Ranaut's upcoming home production Tiku weds Sheru.

The news was announced via the official Instagram handle of Ranaut's production house Manikarnika Films on Tuesday night. The best actor of our generation joins team Tiku weds Sheru.We are privileged to have found our Lion #TikuwedsSheru Filming begins soon, the post read.

The project marks the first collaboration between Siddiqui and Ranaut. Besides this film, the 47-year-old actor will be seen opposite Neha Sharma in Jogira Sara Ra Ra.

To be directed by Sai Kabir, Tiku weds Sheru is said to be a love story with a dash of satire and dark humour.