His first film (‘Sakkarakatti’) was a flop. His second and third ventures (‘Siddu Plus Two’ and ‘Aayiram Vilakku’) are yet to hit the screens. But Santhanu Bhagyaraj is still able to sell himself in the tinsel town.

On Monday, ‘Kanden’, a film starring the young actor in the lead role went on floors in the presence of veterans of the Tamil film industry. Produced by TCS on Sri Siva Selvanayagi Amman Movies banner, the movie is directed by Mugil.

According to sources, ‘Kanden’ is a romantic story which revolves around a boy and girl. “Mugil, who is also the in charge of story, screenplay and dialogue departments, has ensured that the movie has got all necessary ingredients to satisfy the audience,” sources say.

Prasad D Misale, who wielded the camera for Ajith’s ‘Aasal’, is the cinematographer for ‘Kanden’. Music is by Vijay Ebineser while lyrics are by Vaali and Thamarai. Bhagyaraj, R Pandiarajan and Prabhu Deva among others who attended the launch function.