Actor Catherine Tresa, who is busy with a handful of films across languages, will now to try her luck in the thriller genre. It is learned that she will be seen in a women-centric Telugu film to be directed by Damarukam-fame Srinivasa Reddy.

“The makers felt Catherine would make for an ideal choice, given her earlier performances. It’s an edge-of-the-seat thriller that hinges on a strong female character. Catherine was very excited when she listened to the script and is keen on being a part of it, provided agreement is reached on certain aspects like remuneration, call sheets, etc. A clear picture will emerge in a week’s time,” reveals a source.

Meanwhile, Catherine will start shooting for her new Telugu film opposite Vijay Deverakonda on January 31. Directed by Kranthi Madhav, the film will be shot predominantly in Hyderabad and Europe.