Director Vetrimaaran's dream project 'Vada Chennai' went on floors in July 2016. Dhanush will play the lead role in this film touted to be a trilogy.

The trilogy is being produced by Dhanush and Vetrimaran under their Wunderbar Films and Grass Root Films Company banners. Lyca Productions have acquired the distribution rights.

While Samantha was cast as the female lead initially. Amala Paul replaced her later. The 'Amma Kanakku' actress plays the role of a fisherwoman in the film.

Vijay Sethupathi will be acting in a lengthy cameo. Andrea Jeremiah plays an important female character. The other prominent cast members include Samuthirakani, Kishore, Karunas, Daniel Balaji, Subramania Siva, Cheenu Mohan, and Pawan among others.

'Vada Chennai' is a trilogy that will take us for a deep dive into the underworld history of North Chennai. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the musical score for this film. It is also worth mentioning here that the movie marks the 25th album of Santhosh Narayanan. Velraj is handling the cinematography. G.B.Venkatesh is taking care of Editing.

The shooting of the first part took place in a grand Jail set erected in Chennai. This jail will reportedly play an important role in all the three parts of the trilogy. ‘Vada Chennai’ is slated to hit the screens on October 17th.