Indian authors 's book on reel

Washington (ANI): Paramount Vantage has bagged the rights to Indian author Sudhir Venkatesh"s book "Gang Leader for a Day". Craig Brewer will be directing from a script penned by "Sopranos" scribe Michael Caleo, reports Variety.

The book recounts the years Venkatesh, a Columbia University professor, spent chronicling a crack-dealing gang in Chicago for a research project. He infiltrated one of Chicago's most notorious gangs the Black Kings and befriended them and their leader. Venkatesh found a close-knit group whose corporate culture was much like that of a successful legitimate business.

Venkatesh was given the job of calling the shots of the criminal enterprise for a day. Stephanie Allain, who teamed with Brewer on "Hustle&Flow" and "Black Snake Moan," will produce the movie.