Chennai: Actress Andrea Jeremiah has sent the internet into a frenzy after dropping a cryptic hint about her potential role in Arasan, the highly anticipated collaboration between actor Silambarasan TR (STR) and acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran.
During the promotional tour for her latest film, Mask, the actress, renowned for her roles in films like Master and Vada Chennai, was directly asked about the circulating rumours of her joining the Arasan project. When pressed by the interviewer to confirm if she was joining the film—which is set within the gritty Vada Chennai universe—Andrea offered a playful yet suggestive response: “Let’s see.”
While the reply stops short of an official confirmation, the actress did confirm that she has plans to meet STR on the sets, further intensifying the speculation.
The Vada Chennai Connection
The excitement surrounding Andrea’s possible involvement stems from her powerful portrayal of Chandra, the wife of gangster Rajan, in Vetrimaaran’s 2018 epic Vada Chennai.
Arasan, which recently had its title revealed after being referred to as STR 49, is confirmed to be an ‘untold story’ set in the same world as Vada Chennai. Adding to the intrigue, the film’s screenplay is reportedly based on an original narrative Vetrimaaran had initially written for the Vada Chennai project when STR was first considered for the lead role.
With production for Arasan officially commencing on November 24, fans are now eagerly debating whether Andrea will reprise her iconic role as Chandra—a reunion that would dramatically strengthen the continuity of the North Chennai gangster saga—or if she will step into an entirely new character within the universe.
The film, produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander (marking his first collaboration with Vetrimaaran), is already one of Kollywood’s most awaited projects. Andrea’s cryptic hint now serves as the most tantalizing piece of the casting puzzle.
