Saqib Saleem's character Riyaaz Pathan is a man of few words. In contrast to this character trait, Saleem usually enjoys a hearty conversation. While "over-critical" of his work, Saleem is upbeat about Voot Select's Crackdown that sees him try his hand at the action. In a chat with mid-day, he talks about prepping for the RAW agent act in the Apoorva Lakhia-directed venture and why he is unfazed by comparisons to other thrillers.

Edited excerpts from the interview.