The effervescent yet poised Andrea Jeremiah never fails to provoke her audience. Be it music lovers, theatre lovers or film patrons, audience have always hailed this actress. IndiaGlitz caught up together with her for a talk where she spills the beans on her forthcoming project Pudhiya Thirupangal, the social cause she strongly believes in and so much more...
Excerpts from the chat...
Three promising projects this year, Pudhiya Thirupangal, Viswaroopam and Vada Chennai, how do you feel?
I want more! Three films don't seem to be going to fulfill me. I'VE such a lot energy and ambition, and that i need to do a whole lot of challenging work within the years to come.
How did Pudhiya Thirupangal happen? Is there any difference working with a feminine filmmaker?
There is not any special way through which Pudhiya Thirupangal happened! The director approached me and gave me a narration, and that i liked it so I said yes. Simple as that! And dealing with Sharadha was wonderful, but as I've already said in previous interviews, male or female, what matters is whether or not the film-maker in question is in a position to delivering an even film.
You supposedly play an investigative journalist on this thriller. Are you able to let us know about your character?
Yes, I do play a journalist on this film. But let me leave the nature analysis to the film critics...
The film is predicted to be a turning point in yours and Nandha's careers...
I did enjoy working with Sharadha and Madhu Sir, and likewise a distinct mention to Rukmini who did the costumes. I loved being around some of these people, and they'll continue to stay dear friends to me all my life!
How is it love to work with Nandha?
Nanda is a certified. He comes prepared to the set, may be very polite to everyone, and is nice at what he does!
Pudhiya Thirupangal has a powerful social message; does the tale get preachy at any point?
Not when Sharadha is the director!! She is just too smart to permit this sort of thing to happen!
A social cause you personally support and wish to join a movie on it?
Children at the streets without a food, no clothes and most of all, no opportunities. That is what really saddens me. And yes, a movie called 'Slumdog Millionaire' was made at the subject. But has that modified the lives of children in the street? I DON'T BELIEVE so.
How did Viswaroopam happen? How is it love to work with the Ulaganayagan of Tamil cinema, especially you probably have the privilege of working with him as an actor and you're directed by him?
Again, no special way by which it happened. I USED TO BE approached, heard a temporary narration and clearly said yes to the film! Needless to say, it was fabulous to work with Kamal sir. He's probably the most legends of Indian cinema, so sharing space with him onscreen is something special.
Tell us about Vada Chennai. When will the shoot kick start? Do you play the second one lead? It'll be your first film set in North Madras.
I have no idea when shoot will start. No, I AM NOT playing the second one lead, it is a different roughly role altogether. And that i are not looking for to mention anything more in regards to the film until work actually begins.
A film that you just thoroughly enjoyed of late?
I missed some of the big movies previously year. But I did have the capacity to catch 'Deiva Thirumagal' on my flight and was really moved by it. I BELIEVED Vikram and the kid were incredible together, and it is so nice to look at a movie and not using a love story, no fight sequence, nothing typical, and yet, it worked so beautifully! Hats off to director Vijay for doing a gorgeous job. I also loved 'Hugo'. It's nothing like several of Scorsese's earlier films, but it's still an experience and an absolute visual treat.
Any other future projects? What are the songs you're currently crooning?
I like to let my work do the talking, in preference to talking about it!
