For the first time Sidharth Malhotra and Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment are coming together with Nitya Mehra`s next (Farhan`s assistant) opposite Katrina Kaif.

Sidharth, who is currently involved in his upcoming next film, 'Brothers' and the shooting of Shakun Batra`s 'Kapoor & Sons', is said to be very eager to work with this film producing duo. We were told that the young actor already loves the way they work on the execution of their projects.

Nitya has not just been sharing details with regards to the locations and other departments but has also been asking for Sidharth`s opinion on various plans. At the pre production stage only, Sidharth is being involved in everything. Sidharth feels like a part of the crew from day one and not just an actor who comes on set and is informed of things. They believe in working as a team, which comprises of majorly young people with the entire team contributing creatively and having healthy discussions too.

Remarked Sidharth, "It is a very exciting script and I am really looking forward to starting work on Nitya's film and working with Farhan and Ritesh as producers. This will be my first with Excel Entertainment. Things will be taking shape soon and I am eager to start shooting for the film."