Priyanka Mohan has officially confirmed that she is part of Arasan, the much-anticipated Tamil film directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vetri Maaran and starring Silambarasan TR.
The actress spoke about the project at the Cinema Vikatan Awards, where she expressed her excitement about collaborating with Vetri Maaran and sharing the screen with Silambarasan for the first time. Her comments have added another layer of anticipation to a film that has already generated considerable interest among Tamil cinema audiences.
Priyanka Mohan Calls Arasan a ‘Huge Opportunity’
Talking about her association with Arasan, Priyanka said working with Vetri Maaran was an opportunity she was particularly looking forward to.
“I really like Vetri Maaran sir, so being a part of Arasan is a huge opportunity for me. I’m acting alongside Simbu sir for the first time, and you’ll see a completely different Silambarasan TR in the film. Arasan is going to be very huge,” she said.
The actor also indicated that the project has been a distinctive experience for her and that her part in the film is unlike the roles she has taken on previously.
Her comments are likely to heighten curiosity around both her character and Silambarasan’s role, especially given Vetri Maaran’s reputation for building detailed characters and socially rooted worlds.
Priyanka Mohan Learns North Chennai Dialect for the Film
One of the most interesting details revealed by Priyanka concerns the language and setting of Arasan.
The actress said she has spoken in the North Chennai dialect for the first time for a film. Since the story is set against the backdrop of North Chennai, adapting to the local speech pattern has been an important part of her preparation.
“For the first time, I’ve also spoken in the North Chennai dialect. Arasan has been a magical experience for me,” she said.
Dialect can play an important role in establishing the authenticity of a film’s setting, particularly in a story rooted in a specific community. Priyanka’s comments suggest that the makers have paid attention to the linguistic details of the world they are creating.
A First Collaboration With Silambarasan TR
Arasan also marks Priyanka Mohan’s first acting collaboration with Silambarasan TR.
While the actress has already worked with several prominent names in Tamil cinema, including Sivakarthikeyan and Nani in her South Indian film journey, sharing the screen with Silambarasan in a Vetri Maaran directorial represents a new professional combination.
Priyanka’s description of the actor’s performance as something audiences have not seen from him before has added intrigue to the project.
However, details about the characters and storyline are being kept under wraps, leaving audiences to speculate about the nature of their roles.
What We Know About Arasan
Directed by Vetri Maaran, Arasan features an ensemble cast that includes Silambarasan TR, Vijay Sethupathi, Andrea Jeremiah, Samuthirakani and Kishore, alongside Priyanka Mohan.
The film’s North Chennai setting and Vetri Maaran’s involvement have made it one of the closely watched upcoming projects in Tamil cinema.
The filmmaker is known for films such as Aadukalam, Visaranai, Vada Chennai and Asuran, many of which combine strong characterisation with social and political themes. His collaboration with Silambarasan has therefore generated significant expectations even before the makers reveal more about the film.
Priyanka Mohan’s Career Continues to Expand
Priyanka Mohan has established herself as one of the notable young performers working across South Indian cinema. Her Tamil film credits include Doctor, Don, Etharkkum Thunindhavan and Brother, while she has also appeared in Telugu films.
With Arasan, she now gets the opportunity to work within a filmmaker-driven project that brings together some of Tamil cinema’s established performers.
