MUMBAI:  Cricketer Harbhajan Singh makes his debut in a lead role with the film "Friendship". The film will release later this year, simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil languages.

Harbhajan has earlier done cameo appearances in many films but never taken up a lead role before. "Friendship" is directed by John Paul Raj and Sham Surya, produced by Kiran Reddy Mandadi, and co-produced by Ram Maddukuri.

Maddukuri says working with Bhajji -- as the cricketer is known to fans -- has been a delight.

"The level of enthusiasm and energy Harbhajan brings to the screen is that of a performance on-field and on-screen. We believe, Friendship is not just a film but an emotion and our collaboration with the star will find a place in everybody's heart," said Maddukari.

SOURCE : IANS