Thappad actor Pavail Gulati has joined the cast of Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde-starrer action thriller Deva, an upcoming Rosshan Andrrews directorial that follows the journey of a rebellious police officer.

"I am incredibly excited to embark on this exhilarating journey and absolutely thrilled to collaborate with exceptional talents like Shahid Kapoor and the amazing director Rosshan Andrrews,” Pavail said in a statement.

Pavail started his career as an assistant casting director in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer My Name is Khan and made his acting debut with Hide & Seek in 2010.

The 36-year-old, best known for his performances in Goodbye and Faadu, said, “It’s my first with Roy Kapur films, Zee Studios and this opportunity not only represents a significant milestone for me but also a challenge that I wholeheartedly welcome and eager to embrace. It’s going to be a fun ride.”

Produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films, Deva is slated to hit the screens worldwide next year on October 11.