Pandiraj is at it again. After dishing out a delicious young adult movie with his Pasanga, Pandiraj is back with what seems to be a movie of the same genre. Marina is another one of his products that deals with the lives of children, especially underprivileged ones that are deprived of basic rights like education.

Like last time, Pandiraj has gone in for a totally lesser known star cast including a bunch of kids. The movie also marks big screen debut in a lead role of television standup comedian Siva Karthikeyan, who is noted for his comedy shows on television. Siva Karthikeyan plays the down on luck Senthilnathan who is also love-struck with Swapnasundari, played by Kalavani Oviya.

With what looks like an endearing star cast Pandiraj has set up a premise for a beautifully woven love story that also touches upon other social issues like his other movies. Now it's in the hands of actors to make the movie tug at your heart, which we are sure Pandiraj would have achieved. Pandiraj said in an interview, "The film will be a mirror which will showcase the life of children at the marina beach, who sell snacks at beach side stalls and are deprived from even basic needs".

Said to be inspired by Mira Nair's Salaam Bombay, based on Mumbai's street children, Marina also has Pandian, Gautham Purushoth, Senthilkumari and Jithan Mohan. Marina is scored by Girish G, who is based in London. His track Vanakkam Vaazhavaikkum Chennai, featuring Ameer, Prakash Raj, Vikram, Sneha and Vimal has already become a hit.

Marina will be in theatre this weekend.