Rajith Kumar plays double role in upcoming serial Life Is Beautiful

Remember the Rajith Kumar-Krishna Praba wedding photo that went viral on social media a few months back? The premise for the picture is now going to be made clear. It is part of a comedy

serial

, titled

Life is Beautiful

, that is set to start telecast on November 21.

Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 2 star

Rajith Kumar

is thrilled for more than one reason, about the show. Not only will be he acting alongside established names like Krishna Praba and Mallika Sukumaran, he is also playing a double role, as father and son. "It will be a fun-pack half hour for audiences," says Rajith Kumar. "It is not just a comedy; each episode has a value-based story that will have a message for kids, couples, parents. The

double role

was a bit tough, with having to dub twice, but I'm getting the hang of it."

Rajith Kumar and Krishna Praba play a couple who live in the same building as Mallika Sukuraman and her family, and the show portrays the love-hate relationship between them. Krishna Prabha plays a tehsildar, and the story is about the problems that develop with the mistakes that her husband falls into. "One family is trying to chase the other family away from the building and this is where the comedy and tension arises from. It is quality comedy," says Rajith, adding that the writing by Krishna Poojapura, of Happy Husbands and Nadodi Mannan fame, adds value to the show.

The show directed by Radhakrishnan Mangalath also features Anu Joseph, Reshmi Anil and Shaapile Kariyum Naavile Ruchiyum presenter Kishore.