MUMBAI: Kabir Khan, the director of Kabul Express which released on 15 Dec 2006, is now all set to direct his next film for Yash Raj Films.

The yet-to-be christened film has Katrina Kaif as the female lead opposite John Abraham. The film, which will go on the floors in July this year, will release in 2009. The rest of the cast members are still being finalised.

"This is a very relevant and contemporary story and very close to my heart. I am excited to start my second film under the Yash Raj banner," says Khan.