India, Feb. 27 -- Actor Ken Karunas who has appeared in films like Asuran and Vaathi as supporting actor, is all set to make his directorial debut Youth in which he will also star in the lead role. The film is slated for release in March, and also co-stars Anishma Anilkumar who had recently appeared in Tamil film Sirai. While there has been a general criticism against Tamil actors and directors for casting heroines from Kerala as opposed to casting Tamil women, Ken Karunaas talked about why he cast Anishma in the film.

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Ken Karunaas's directorial debut is gearing up for release on March 19. Titled Youth, the film is expected t...