'Raman Raghav 2.0' opens to jam-packed house at Cannes

Cannes: Anurag Kashyap's psychological thriller "Raman Raghav 2.0", based on the notorious serial killer Raman Raghav, screened today to full house at the 69th Cannes Film festival.

The 43-year-old director, who has previously screened his two-part "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Ugly" in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar of the Cannes, was excited about his film's premiere.

"Gonna go to sleep and hope I sleep for 8.30 in the french AM is the first show of Raman Raghav 2.0. First screening has begun.. House is packed.. Hmmmmm...," he posted on Twitter.

Staring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the notorious serial-killer, film also features Vicky Kaushal in the role of a cop. The festival runs from May 11 to May 22.