The Idea For Gangster Alla Prankster Was Sparked By A Binge-Watching Spree

Director and actor Girish Kumar talks about merging YouTube culture with action comedy, casting Tilak as a gangster, and writing from real-life observations

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What happens when a prank-loving YouTuber lands in the middle of an underworld mess? Director Girish Kumar attempts to answer just that in his upcoming action-comedy Gangster Alla Prankster, releasing across Karnataka on April 25. Backed by Wood Creepers, the film marks Girish's third directorial venture after Bhavachitra, and this time, he steps in front of the camera as well—playing the lead role of a YouTuber with a taste for dangerous fun.

"I had initially approached Danish Sait for this role, since he's known for his prank calls. But the dates didn't work out, and I didn't want to delay things further, so I decided to step into the prankster character myself," says Girish.

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