Tickle the funny bones

Reports suggest that Boss Engira Bhaskaran, starring Arya and Nayantara in the lead roles will be a full-length comedy entertainer to tickle the funny bones of audiences. Guess who will entertain you this time? None other than the glamorous Nayantara. Reportedly, the actress is playing a bubbly girl who has an immense sense of humour. Sources also reveal that the film's shooting is in fast progress and it will grace theatres by June. Directed by Rajesh of Siva Manasula Sakthi fame, Yuvanshankar Raja has created the music.

Source : http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/79863/Nayantaras-comedy-avatar.html

Could you please explain to me the emboldened parts?

I guess "tickle" means "please" though.