The commercial potboiler, starring Riteish Deshmukh and Abhay Deol in lead roles, will be shot extensively in various locations of Benaras and Lucknow for over a period of 3 months.
The 50-year-old "Ra.One" filmmaker will also produce the movie slated for 2016 release.
"I'm all geared up as this is the first time I will be shooting in the mystical Benaras. I have always wanted to give back something unique to the place I was born and raised in. 'Hunkaar' is a tribute to my hometown.
The female lead for the project is yet to be finalized.