Critically acclaimed feature director Ameer who is known for his maven through Ram and Paruthiveeran is to direct his mega venture titled Kannabiran.

Paruthiveeran was the debut film of actor Surya’s brother Karthi. The film was successful on all counts both commercially and otherwise. It also made actress Priyamani a national award winner. Karthi is currently a busy star in Kollywood.

Director Ameer after completing film Yogi in which he is the hero which has Madhumitha as heroine and directed by Subramanian Shiva of Thiruda Thirudi and Pori fame. Yogi is a movie having high expectation.
Jayam Ravi is confirmed to be doing the title role Kannabiraan in the direction of Ameer. Jayam Ravi is extremely happy to have the opportunity to work with Ameer who soared into new skies with critically-acclaimed Paruthiveeran. Madhumitha is the heroine.

Jayam Ravi has touched new high ever since Santosh Subramanian, which was a remake of Bommarillu in Telugu.
He recently was in news for his marriage, which was celebrated by media. His fast gaining popularity can be seen on internet searches. Ravi’s receptions photos were viewed by more than 25,000 people in tamilnow.com alone.

He is currently working in the final stages of Peraanmai, which stars five newcomers as the female leads and Hollywood star Roland Kissinger as the villain. Peraanmai is directed by S.P Jananathan. Tamil cinema is fast gaining popularity in many parts of the world. No surprises why Hollywood production companies are gaining interest in Tamil industry.

Kannabiran is expected to be more commercial than any other film Ameer has done so far. Ameer has no plans of acting in it.

Script work for the film is completed and the project is on stage. Ameer has approached Ilayaraja to set music for the first time in his movie. Siva Sri Srinivasan is producing the film.
Grapevine is Ameer is getting Rs. 4 crore as his salary for this film. It is the second highest salary in the industry only next to director Shankar.

Jayam Ravi will have an all new look in Kannabiran produced by K.S Sreenivasan.