Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, otherwise seen in stylish avatar onscreen, will soon be essaying a non-glamorous role in Vada Chennai, to be directed by Kaaka Muttai director Vetrimaaran. She will play a slum dweller in the film. Vada Chennai is a two-part film starring Dhanush as the main lead. To be set against the backdrop of North Madras, the film will chronicle 30 years in the life of a gangster.
“Samantha will play a slum girl in the film and she’s also most likely to dub in her own voice. Playing a character with a tan and no make-up, she will also pick up the local accent,” said a source from the film’s unit.
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The film will roll from next year and Dhanush has already set aside nearly 200 days for its shoot. This will be the second time in a row Samantha will be teaming up with Dhanush, who had previously worked with her in upcoming Tamil film Thanga Magan.