The 'Monsoon Shootout' actor Vijay Varma who played a cop in his previous outing is now set to play the role of a rapper in his next 'Gully Boys'. The film is based on a story of four life-long friends who are local rappers in the city of dreams, Mumbai. The actor will also share the screen with Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt and Kalki Koechlin. Vijay will essay the role of a childhood friend to Ranveer and while growing up together in the slums of Mumbai and turning out to be a hit rapper. 

In 'Gully Boys', the actor will be seen in a completely opposite character to what he played in 'Monsoon Shootout'. Vijay who has been associated with indie genre films so far and with 'Gully Boys', he is all set to explore a full-blown commercial movie for the first time in Bollywood. Vijay is all set for his role and will soon start shooting for 'Gully Boys'.

Talking about this Vijay said,"Working with Zoya Akhtar is like a dream come true. She is one of the finest directors we have in the country and I am eagerly looking forward to shoot this one. Also sharing screen space with the mighty Ranveer Singh is gonna be fun!"

'Gully Boys' is being directed by Zoya Akhtar under Excel entertainment banner. ​