Harbhajan Singh to play engineering student in his debut movie, reveals director

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be soon making his Tamil movie debut with a college drama. The movie, titled Friendship, is directed by debutant John Paul Raj. In a recent interview with an online portal, director John talked about Harbhajan's role in the upcomer. He revealed that Harbhajan Singh would be playing the role of an engineering student in his Tamil debut. Furthermore, he revealed that Harbhajan's character would be that of a student hailing from Punjab. 

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Earlier this year it was revealed that Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be making his movie debut with a Tamil movie Friendship. The shooting of the movie began last year in Coimbatore. And reportedly the makers finished a schedule just before PM Modi initiated the lockdown. According to reports, the makers will resume shooting for the Harbhajan Singh starrer in Coimbatore after the coronavirus scare settles. 

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Friendship, starring Harbhajan Singh and Losliya Mariyanesan in the lead, narrates the tale of a group of friends. The movie reportedly will have elements of sports and politics in its narrative. The John Paul Raj is expected to hit the marquee later this year. 

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Meanwhile, on the work front, Harbhajan Singh is reported to play a prominent role in Santhanam starrer Dikkiloona. The  Kartik Yogi directorial is reported to be a sci-fi film. The Harbhajan Singh and Santhanam starrer is bankrolled by KJR Studios and Soldiers Factory.