Actor Bhumi Pednekar has been cast opposite Arjun Kapoor in the suspense drama `The Lady Killer`, the film’s makers announced on Wednesday. `The Lady Killer` chronicles the story of a small town playboy who falls in love with a `self-destructive beauty` as they embark on a whirlwind romance.  The film will be directed by Ajay Bahl, who previously helmed movies like `BA Pass` and `Section 375`.  `The Lady Killer` is being produced by Bhushan Kumar and Shaailesh R Singh.

Pednekar said she found the script of  `The Lady Killer` gripping and took it up to challenge herself as an actor.  “As an artist, this role pushes me out of my comfort zone and gives me a lot to bite into. I can’t wait to start work on the film with Arjun, my director Ajay Bahl and my stellar producers Bhushan sir and Shaailesh sir,” the 32-year-old actor said in a statement.