Mumbai, Jan. 21 -- Actor Adil Hussain has joined the cast of 'Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business', replacing Milind Soman in the role of the sensei in the sequel, slated for release later this year.

Speaking about the casting, Adil Hussain said, "Watching Lakadbaggha-1 was so inspiring. It felt like someone was finally making a film that stood up for the rights of animals--something we haven't seen in decades, perhaps since Haathi Mere Saathi in the seventies. I also had the good fortune of working with Anshuman Jha, both under his direction and as a co-actor."

"The martial arts training and action sequences were challenging, but Anshuman has been incredibly supportive and generous throughout the process. I'm truly grateful to be part o...