Chennai: Actress Samantha is going to play a role of slum dweller in Dhanush starring Vada Chennai upcoming Kollywood movie directed by Vetrimaaran.

It seems actress Samantha who is well known for her glamorous roles in all the south Indian languages has changed her direction little bit. Now the glamorous actress is going to play in a de-glamour role in “Vada Chennai” in which Dhanush is the male lead.

Samantha will be seen in slum girl role for this film which will be directed by Vetrimaaran. This movie has two-part film, the other cast for the film has yet to be decided.

The hero for this film Dhanush has already allotted approximately 200 days exclusively for this movie. It will be shot in the backdrop of North Madras, and the film is based on the life of a gangster. Samantha herself lending her voice for the film and she has been practicing the local dialect to suit the character.

The film will set to go on floors next year. This movie is the second time in a row for the glamorous actress to act with Dhanush. Previously they both paired up for the upcoming film “Thanga Magan”. This is first time for the actress to act in a de-glamorized role in any language.