Multifaceted singer, actress, and producer Andrea Jeremiah has declared that she will only produce films she personally writes, marking a deliberate shift in her approach to filmmaking. Speaking in an interview, Andrea — who made her producing debut with director Vikarnan Ashok's Tamil thriller 'Mask', featuring actor Kavin in the lead — confirmed she is currently working on a couple of scripts before stepping back into the producer's chair.

Andrea's Vision as a Producer

'So, henceforth, I'm only going to be producing films that I write. So, working on a couple of scripts. And, when they're ready to go, then I'll be a producer again. Not until then,' Andrea said. The decision signals a move toward creative ownership — ensuring that her productions carry her personal artistic stamp from inception.

In 'Mask', Andrea wore multiple hats, not only backing the project financially but also stepping in front of the camera to play the antagonist. When she first announced the film, she had written on social media: 'And here's the #firstlook of our baby #MASK!!! Yours truly has turned producer with this one. So wish me luck. Big thank you to everyone involved in the film.'

Tamil Idol Debut: A First-Time Judge

Andrea Jeremiah has also been named one of the three judges on the upcoming Tamil language singing reality show 'Tamil Idol' — the historic first Tamil-language edition of the globally recognised Indian Idol franchise. For Andrea, this marks a personal first: she has never served as a judge on a reality show before.

'This is my first time as a judge actually. I'm coming with a very fresh, open mind. And I want to know what the show has to offer. But the reason I'm here is I'm always first and foremost a musician,' she said. Joining her on the judging panel are singers Benny Dayal and Karthik, both of whom she describes as close friends.

Music at the Centre of It All

Andrea was candid about where her truest passion lies: 'I think music is the single greatest thing about life. So, it's kept me going. It keeps billions of people going through life, hard times, good times. You have a song for every mood. That's the sort of life we all lead.' On the prospect of spotting new talent on the show, she added: 'The music has to come from the talent. And being able to spot that talent and having a role to play in someone's life in that way is a very special thing.'

She also offered a candid ranking of her own roles: 'It's nice to be an actress. It's a boss vibe to be a producer. But music is my happy place.'

Show Details and the A R Rahman Factor

Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman will serve as a super mentor on 'Tamil Idol' — adding considerable prestige to the franchise's Tamil debut. The show will air on Sony Vizha and SonyLiv during weekends and is set to run for 40 episodes, each approximately one and a half hours long.

With Andrea Jeremiah plotting her next production on her own terms and simultaneously stepping into mainstream television for the first time as a judge, the multi-hyphenate artist looks set for a significantly visible phase in her career.