On Thursday, Vetri Maaran unveiled the title poster of Under 18, an upcoming film starring Vikranth, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Kishore in lead roles. The film is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Karthik Perumalsami.
The first look poster features silhouettes of children under a board that reads Government Observation Home for Boys and Girls. Another label reads, "Contact for free legal help." Details about the film's plot, genre, extended cast and release date are yet to be revealed by the makers.
As per the official press note, "The film will present the brutal face of the crime world and the emotional turmoil of a family affected by it, unfolding as an intense emotional drama."
As per reports, the filmmaker, an erstwhile assistant of Vetri Maaran has conducted in-depth research into lesser-known crime backgrounds in Tamil Nadu and is blending social realism with strong family emotions.
Music composer Sam CS and director of photography Velraj R form the core technical team of Under 18. It is produced by B Jagadish under the SR Productions banner. Key portions of the film are planned to be shot in Hosur, Chengalpattu and Chennai.
Meanwhile, Vikranth can be seen on JioHotstar's LBW-Love Beyond Wicket, which premiered on the streamer on January 1. On the film front, he was last seen in Madharaasi in Tamil and in Mark in Kannada. Aishwarya Rajesh, on the other hand, last seen in Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga, has Karuppar Nagaram, Mohandas, Uttarakaanda, and Oh..! Sukumari in the pipeline.