In conclusion a simple and efficient method for the synthesis of different substituted phenanthridine and it higher analogues benzo[k] and benzo[i] derivatives have been developed. Our synthetic strategy is a general one with tolerability to a variety of substituent and gave highly substituted phenanthridines in quite good yields from very cheap starting materials under mild reaction conditions. We anticipate that our methodology could be applicable to synthesize phenanthridine natural products of important medicinal value .