Saif Ali Khan's Kaalakaandi gets a September release date

Saif Ali Khan is all set to star in dark comedy about six characters from different sections of life who cross paths on a rainy Mumbai night.

The movie marks the directorial debut of "Delhi Belly" writer Akshat Verma and besides Saif has an eclectic ensemble of Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raz, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi, Isha Talwar, Shenaz Treasury, Shivam Patil, Amyra Dastur and Neil Bhoopalam.

Produced by Cinestaan Film Company and Ashi Dua Sara of Flying Unicorn, the movie is set to release on September 8.

"Kaalakaandi is a film Im so happy to be a part of! Its a cross section of Mumbai with underworld goons, doomed bankers and idealistic lovers all mixed together in this karmic tale about love, crime and living a lifetime in one night.

"Akshat has written and directed this unique movie and he is probably the only voice who tells it exactly like it actually is. Mumbai is a crazy, beautiful city and he is captured it perfectly in this very fun and very moving film," Saif said in a statement.