Genelia becomes a Portuguese princess

How often do girls get to play the role they have long dreamt of, that of being a princess? Well for Genelia, this dream has come true. Genelia, who is currently in Malaysia shooting for south film, will soon be seen in Santosh Sivan's directorial venture Urumi. Santosh is all set with the film which revolves around a 15th century boy who wants to kill Vasco Da Gama. It will star Genelia along side southern star Prithviraj and will be a bilingual in Tamil and Malayalam.

While Genelia plays the Portuguese princess, Prithviraj will be donning the role of the ringleader of the gang that's plotting to kill Vasco Da Gama.

As far as shooting and dates go, the film is scheduled to hit the floors this August in Malshej Ghat. While on the other hand, the title of the film Urumi refers to the eight feet long flexible sword that is traditionally used in the Kalari a known martial arts form in Kerala.