Andrea Jeremiah is known to pick and choose scripts that are not just challenging, but offer variety, too. She will be seen as a mermaid in an untitled fantasy film, directed by
Dinesh Selvaraj of Thuppaki Munai fame.
A source tells us, “This will be a fantasy drama that will have Andrea as a mermaid. This is a first-of-its-kind mermaid film made in India. Andrea is a talented performer and since she already has the height and the look to pull off this role, the team chose her.”
Sunainaa will also be seen in a prominent role.
The film also has Bindhumathi and Munishkanth in crucial roles along with 50 child artistes.
The source adds, “The film’s shoot is underway in Chennai. A huge set worth Rs 50 lakh has been erected in T Nagar, Chennai. They will also be shooting in Manappad, near Thoothukudi. The team aims to wrap up the shoot by February and plans to release it for the summer. There will be a lot of animation work and the team has already begun the same."
Cinematography will be handled by Bala Subramaniem and art direction by Crawford.