Kalakka Povathu Yaaru fame Bala set to play the lead in Sherief's Gandhi Kannadi
, who shot to fame with Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Season 6, is all set to make his lead debut in director
's upcoming film Gandhi Kannadi. Touted to be an emotional crime drama set against the backdrop of political elections, the film features Seththumaan fame
as the female lead.
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The film brings together a strong ensemble cast, including Namita
, Archana,
, Balaji Sakthivel, Jeeva Subramanian, Aradhya, Amudhavaanan, Manoj Prabhu, and Madhan. The technical crew features Balaji K Raja handling the cinematography and Shivanandeeswaran as the editor.
Bala, who won the hearts of audiences with his unique humour and expressive comic timing, rose to prominence through Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, where he emerged as the title winner alongside his teammate Vinoth.
His signature body language and spontaneous wit quickly made him a fan favourite, leading to appearances in other popular shows like Super Singer 7, Athu Ithu Edhu, and especially Cooku With Comali, where he became one of the most beloved Comalis.
Bala made his silver screen debut with Junga in 2018, sharing screen space with
. He later appeared in supporting roles in films such as Cocktail, Pulikkuthi Pandi, and Naai Sekar, gradually building his filmography.
Now, with Gandhi Kannadi, Bala is stepping into a full-fledged lead role for the first time. The film promises to showcase a different side of the comedian, giving him a platform to explore intense emotions and complex narratives.
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