Andrea Jeremiah is an Indian actress and playback singer. She is 40 years old and was born on 21 December 1985 in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, India.
She works mainly in Tamil films and has also appeared in Malayalam and Telugu cinema. She started her film music work in 2005 and later moved into acting.
Andrea made her playback singing debut with the song “Kannum Kannum Nokia” in the Tamil film Anniyan (2005). She made her acting debut in Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007).
She has received several award nominations, including Filmfare Awards South nominations.
Quick Facts Andrea Jeremiah
| Full Name | Andrea Maria Jeremiah |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Film producer |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | Arakkonam, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Yet to be updated |
| Gender | Female |
Andrea Jeremiah Early Life and Education
She spent her early childhood there before her family relocated to Chennai. She began learning the classical piano at age eight. By age 10, she was performing in a “Jackson 5” style child troupe called Young Stars, which served as the foundation of her music and singing career.
During her college years, Andrea was highly active in theater, performing in stage plays with prominent groups like The Madras Players and EVAM. She was also the elected President of the Student Senate.
Education
She studied at St. Joseph’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Perambur (Chennai). Graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Women’s Christian College (WCC) in Chennai.
| School | St. Joseph’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Perambur, Chennai |
| Alma Mater | Women’s Christian College, Chennai |
| Highest Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree |
Andrea Jeremiah Personal Life
Andrea Jeremiah is currently unmarried and keeps her dating life highly private. In the past, she was linked to actor/photographer Sunder Ramu, whom she clarified was just a close friendship, and dated music composer Anirudh Ravichander. She has also openly discussed the emotional impact of a past, abusive relationship with a married man.
In 2012, private photos of Andrea and music composer Anirudh Ravichander went viral. Andrea admitted the photos were real, said they were old, and stated that she and Anirudh had shared a good relationship, but had already parted ways by then.
Family
She comes from an Anglo-Indian family. Her father is a lawyer at the Madras High Court, and her mother is a homemaker.
Father
Her father’s name is Gregory Jeremiah.
Mother
Her mother’s name is Mary Jeremiah.
Siblings
Andrea Jeremiah has one younger sister named Nadia Jeremiah.
| Relationship Status | Yet to be updated |
| Parents | Father: Gregory Jeremiah Mother: Mary Jeremiah |
| Siblings | Sister: Nadia Jeremiah |
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Andrea Jeremiah Career
Andrea Jeremiah started in cinema as a playback singer in 2005. Her first well-known film song was “Kannum Kannum Nokia” in Anniyan (music by Harris Jayaraj).
In 2007, Andrea made her acting debut with Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Tamil film Pachaikili Muthucharam, sharing the screen with R. Sarathkumar, Jyothika, and Milind Soman.
In 2010, she appeared in Selvaraghavan’s adventure film Aayirathil Oruvan, starring Karthi, Reema Sen, R. Parthiban, and Andrea.
In 2011, she was part of the big multi-star action thriller Mankatha, led by Ajith Kumar and Arjun Sarja, with an ensemble that included Trisha, Raai Laxmi, and others.
In 2012, she continued with Tamil films such as Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (guest appearance) and Saguni (supporting role).
The year 2013 was a busy period with strong visibility in multiple industries.
In Malayalam, she played Anna in Annayum Rasoolum opposite Fahadh Faasil, with cast members including Sunny Wayne, Soubin Shahir, and Shine Tom Chacko.
In Tamil and Hindi, she acted in Kamal Haasan’s spy action film Vishwaroopam, which stars Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Shekhar Kapur, Pooja Kumar, and Jaideep Ahlawat, along with Andrea.
In Telugu, she appeared in Tadakha with Naga Chaitanya, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, and Ashutosh Rana.
She also featured in the Tamil romantic comedy-drama Endrendrum Punnagai with Jiiva, Trisha, Vinay, Santhanam, Nassar, and Andrea.
In 2014, Andrea joined Sundar C’s horror-comedy Aranmanai, featuring Sundar C, Vinay, Santhanam, Hansika Motwani, Raai Laxmi, and Andrea.
She also had appearances in films such as Inga Enna Solluthu (guest appearance), London Bridge (Malayalam), Poojai (special appearance), and others from this period.
In 2015, she acted in Tamil films including Valiyavan and Uttama Villain (starring Kamal Haasan), and in Malayalam she appeared in Loham with Mohanlal.
In 2016, she continued with releases including Malayalam film Thoppil Joppan and Tamil film Idhu Namma Aalu.
In 2017, Andrea played the lead in Taramani and also appeared in thrillers like Thupparivaalan and Aval (also released in Hindi as The House Next Door).
In 2018, she returned in Vishwaroopam II and acted in Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai, led by Dhanush.
In 2020, she appeared in the anthology film Putham Pudhu Kaalai (segment film).
In 2021, she played Vaanathi in Master, starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, and also appeared in Aranmanai 3 and Maaligai.
In 2022, she acted in Vattam and Anel Meley Pani Thuli.
In 2024, she appeared in the Telugu action film Saindhav.
In 2025, she headlined the Tamil crime thriller Mask with Kavin, and she also stepped in as a producer on the film.
For 2026, her long-delayed survival thriller Kaa – The Forest is scheduled for a worldwide release on 13 February 2026, and it stars Andrea Jeremiah and Salim Ghouse.
She has also been linked (via film trade reporting) to other delayed or upcoming films, including Mysskin’s Pisaasu II and Manushi.
Other titles listed under her upcoming work include Leader, plus projects that are still marked as not released in public listings.
Upcoming Projects
- Arasan (Tamil, expected 2026): Listed as filming. Co-stars named in public cast lists include Silambarasan TR, Vijay Sethupathi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Samuthirakani, Vikranth, Chaithra J Achar, and Yogi Babu.
- Vaadivaasal (Tamil): Listed as filming. Co-stars listed include Suriya, Ameer Sultan, and Andrea Jeremiah.
- Untitled Santhosh Prathap Film (Tamil): Listed as pre-production. Co-stars credited include Santhosh Prathap and Vetri Kiran. Recent reporting also lists Asha Sharath and Kaali Venkat among the cast.
- Pisaasu 2 (Tamil): Listed as post-production. Co-stars credited include Shamna Kasim and Rajkumar Pitchumani. Recent reporting also links Vijay Sethupathi to the film.
- No Entry (Tamil): Listed as post-production. Co-stars credited include Aadhav Kannadasan, Ranya Rao, and Manas.
- Manushi (Tamil): Listed as completed, release pending. Co-stars credited include Nassar, Tamizh, Balaji Sakthivel, and Hakkim Shah.
Andrea Jeremiah Awards and Achievement
Andrea Jeremiah has received recognition mainly through major award nominations for both acting and playback singing. Her awards list in public records includes Filmfare Awards South, Vijay Awards, and SIIMA nominations.
Acting nominations
- 2008: Vijay Awards – Best Debut Actress (Tamil) for Pachaikili Muthucharam – Nominated.
- 2011: Filmfare Awards South – Best Supporting Actress (Tamil) for Aayirathil Oruvan – Nominated.
- 2013: SIIMA – Best Female Debut (Malayalam) for Annayum Rasoolum – Nominated.
- 2013: SIIMA – Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) for Tadakha – Nominated.
- 2013: Vijay Awards – Best Supporting Actress for Vishwaroopam – Nominated.
- 2018: Filmfare Awards South – Best Actress (Tamil) for Taramani – Nominated.
- 2018: SIIMA – Best Actress (Tamil) for Taramani – Nominated.
- 2019: SIIMA – Best Supporting Actress (Tamil) for Vada Chennai – Nominated.
Singing nominations and music recognition
- 2011: Filmfare Awards South – Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) for “Un Mella Asanthan” – Nominated.
- 2011: Vijay Awards – Best Female Playback Singer for “Idhu Varai” – Nominated.
- 2011: “Idhu Varai” also won a Popular Duet of the Year music award (with Ajeesh), as listed in public discography notes.
- 2013: Filmfare Awards South – Best Female Playback Singer (Tamil) for “Google Google” from Thuppakki – Nominated.
Andrea Jeremiah Controversies
- 2012 (Private photos leak): In 2012, private photos of Andrea Jeremiah with music composer Anirudh Ravichander circulated online and became a public topic. Reports from that period said she responded publicly and stated that she was not worried about it.
- 2013 (Link-up rumours with Fahadh Faasil): After Annayum Rasoolum (2013), she was linked in rumours with co-star Fahadh Faasil. A Times of India report said Andrea denied any link-up with him.
- 2019 (Statement about a past relationship): In 2019, Andrea spoke publicly about a past relationship with a married man and said it pushed her into depression Some reports also described her saying the relationship involved abuse.
- 2025 (Pisaasu 2 scene rumours): In 2025, she addressed rumours about a nude scene in Mysskin’s Pisaasu 2. A Times of India report quoted her saying the explicit scene was removed before filming, and the final film has no nudity or explicit scenes.
Andrea Jeremiah Net Worth
Andrea Jeremiah’s estimated net worth is ₹30 crore ($3.5 to $4 million USD). His annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $3.5 to $4 million USD |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Andrea Jeremiah Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
Andrea Jeremiah’s height is around 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), and she weighs 55Kg (121 lbs). Though it is known that she has dark brown eyes and hair.
| Height | In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet & inches: 5′ 5 Inches |
| Weight | In kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-34 inches |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Interesting Facts About Andrea Jeremiah
- Andrea said that when she was in college, she turned down film offers because she did not plan to become an actor at that time.
- Before films, she also worked in theatre, including a stage production of Girish Karnad’s Nagamandala.
- In 2006, she acted in a Leo Coffee advertisement with actor Shiva.
- She has also acted in a TV serial that was aired on Podhigai channel.
- She sang the song “Karka Karka” for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), with music by Harris Jayaraj.
- She runs a creative banner called TSMGO Productions (The Show Must Go On), and releases music content under it, including the track “Honestly” credited as a “Jeremiah Project” original.
- She has been listed in the Chennai Times Most Desirable Women rankings in multiple years, including 2017 and 2018 (as reported in public listings).
FAQs
Who is Andrea Jeremiah?
Andrea Jeremiah is an Indian actress, playback singer, and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and also appears in Malayalam and Telugu films.
What is Andrea Jeremiah’s age and date of birth?
She was born on 21 December 1985 and is 40 years old.
Where is Andrea Jeremiah from?
She was born in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Where is Andrea Jeremiah from?
She was born in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, India.
What was her first film as a singer?
Her early film singing credit includes “Kannum Kannum Nokia” from Anniyan (2005).
What was her acting debut film?
She made her acting debut in Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007).
Which college did she study at?
She graduated from Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
What are some of her upcoming projects?
Public film listings credit her with upcoming or pending titles such as Arasan, Vaadivaasal, Pisaasu 2, No Entry, and Manushi (release pending).
