Bambara Kannaley: Srikanth, Arthi Agarwal, Namita, Vadivel, Vikram Adithya, Ganja Karuppu, Madanbob, Bharati, Ravi Kumar, Crane Manohar, Srikumar

He's established his credentials in roles that were soft and romantic, and in a couple of action flicks too. And now Srikanth does his first full-length comedy caper in 'Bambara Kannaley'. Paired with him is Arthi Agarwal, popular heroine of Telugu films, and Namita.

It's the duo Senthil and Ganesh's debut production venture for the banner Annamali Films (P) Ltd. And it is also the debut directorial venture of Parthi Bhasker, nephew of music maestro Illaiyaraja. Though it's a film that's meant to be a total comic entertainer, it gives enough scope for Srikanth to indulge in romance and some action too, says the director.

Srikanth plays Arumugham, an ardent devotee of Lord Muruga, who sees every happening in his life as a sign from the Lord. He love Arthi too only after he feels he has the Lord's blessing and go-ahead. All these lead to many hilarious situations. And if this is not enough, there is Vadivelu too for added comedy. Namita plays the second lead and is sure to sizzle the screen with her dance numbers.
The film was shot at locations in Chennai and Ootty. While the hero lives in Chennai in a Housing Board flat, the heroine lives in Ootty, both having diverse backgrounds and attitudes in life. Cinematographer Saravanan's camera gets enough scope to capture the action as it shifts from Chennai to the lush locales of Ootty.

Music is composed by Srikanth Deva, the songs picturised at Hyderabad and Badami, and at sets designed by art director Vijaymurugan at the Prasad Studio, Chennai.

The film is edited by G Sasikumar and has stunt choregraphy by Kanal Kannan. The supporting cast has Vikram Adithya, Ganja Karuppu, Madanbob, Bharati, Ravi Kumar, Crane Manohar, and Srikumar (son of music director Ganesh of the Shankar-Ganesh duo)

Parthi Bhasker, apart from directing many commercials and penning lyrics for songs, has also apprenticed under directors like Vincent Selva. About his debut film 'Bambara Kannaley', to be released by September-end, the director says, "While I was scripting the story I felt that Srikanth would be the apt hero for the role. And when I approached him and narrated the story, he promptly agreed to act in the film. I got some good producers too in Senthil and Ganesh. The confidence they reposed in me has made me work harder, to give a product that would be enjoyed by all sections of the audience."