M.S. Narayana in a pivotal role in 'Gaja Donga' (With Image)

Chennai, Oct 10 (IANS) Director R.S. Suresh says although ace Telugu comedian M.S. Narayana plays a pivotal role in his upcoming romantic comedy "Gaja Donga", it will also have his comic flavour.

"He will be a playing a central character in my film. Although he plays a burglar, the character he portrays is very important to the context of the film. We've also ensured that the audiences are not deprived of his comedy," Suresh told IANS.

The 61-year-old comedian has acted in over 500 movies.

Shooting for the film has already begun and the next schedule will commence from Oct 15.

"Gaja Donga" also stars Chaitanya and Prakriti as lead pair, while Ali, Tagubothu Ramesh, Chitram Sreenu, Raghu Babu are also part of the cast.