The Wives actress Regina Cassandra to lead Tamil crime thriller inspired by Mare of Easttown

Regina Cassandra is set to headline a new Tamil thriller series that marks a notable step in her OTT career. The yet-untitled project is described as a dark, character-driven crime drama with a strong focus on psychological tension and emotional realism.

It draws tonal inspiration from internationally acclaimed shows in the same space and will stream on Prime Video. Regina will play the central protagonist in the series, which places greater emphasis on internal conflict and investigative pressure than on conventional procedural tropes. Known for her work across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, the actress’s casting reflects a clear intent to build the series around performance-led storytelling rather than formulaic genre beats. The series will be directed by Nithin Lukose, the Kerala-based filmmaker and sound designer whose debut feature Paka (The River of Blood) received attention on the international festival circuit. Presented by Anurag Kashyap, Paka was noted for its atmospheric craft, and Nithin’s background in sound and mood-driven narratives is expected to shape the series’ immersive approach. Further details regarding the supporting cast, title, and release schedule are yet to be announced, but the pairing of Regina and Nithin has already sparked interest within industry circles. Mare of Easttown, the miniseries starring Kate Winslet, was widely praised for its grounded portrayal of grief, moral ambiguity, and small-town crime—elements that this Tamil adaptation aims to reinterpret within a local cultural context.