Uber cool Ranveer Singh , who has just wrapped up the Zoya Akhtar directorial Gully Boy with Alia Bhatt , is now gearing up to commence work on his forthcoming action entertainer Simmba . The actor will start the first shooting schedule of the film a month's time. Interacting with the media on Wednesday, he said that he is really excited about teaming up with filmmaker Rohit Shetty for the first time.

Sharing his excitement working for the first time with Rohit Shetty , Ranveer says, "Simmba is my first collaboration with Rohit Shetty which I know people are really excited about and me more than anyone to be diving into the masala genre with the king of the genre.”

When asked when the film will mount the shooting floor, the handsome star said, "It is an incredible opportunity that I am extremely excited to be commencing... shooting in about a month's time. I will start prep for that film from tomorrow.”

Simmba stars newbie Sara Ali Khan as the female lead. The film is being jointly produced by Rohit Shetty and Dharma Productions.