Director Puri Jagannadh has officially unveiled the title of his much-anticipated next film starring Vijay Sethupathi, and it has instantly set social media buzzing. The film is titled Slumdog – 33 Temple Road, and the announcement was perfectly timed to coincide with Vijay Sethupathi’s birthday, making it a double celebration for fans.
Sharing the title poster on X (formerly Twitter), Puri Jagannadh introduced the project with a fiery message: “From the slums rises a storm no one can stop. RAW. RUTHLESS. REAL.” He also extended birthday wishes to Vijay Sethupathi, calling him “Makkal Selvan,” and confirmed that the film will release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Produced under the banner of Puri Connects, the film is backed by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur, with JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla joining as producer. Charmme Kaur also presents the project in collaboration with JB Motion Pictures, a partnership aimed at enhancing the film’s scale and visual grandeur.
The striking title poster offers the first glimpse of Vijay Sethupathi’s intense new avatar. He appears wearing stylish sunglasses and holding a blood-stained machete, standing amid stacks of wooden crates filled with currency notes. The gritty visual promises a hard-hitting, high-voltage action drama, in line with Puri Jagannadh’s signature mass storytelling style.
Since the film began shooting in July last year, it has remained one of the most eagerly awaited projects in South Indian cinema. The combination of Puri Jagannadh’s flamboyant direction and Vijay Sethupathi’s powerhouse performance has already created massive expectations among fans and film buffs alike.
From the slums…
rises a storm no one can stop.
RAW. RUTHLESS. REAL. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥#PuriSethupathi is #SLUMDOG – 33 Temple Road 💥💥💥Happy Birthday Makkalselvan @VijaySethuOffl ❤️#HBDVijaySethupathi
A #PuriJagannadh film 🎬@Charmmeofficial Presents 🎥
Produced by Puri… pic.twitter.com/ca2PCs6tBG— Puri Connects (@PuriConnects) January 16, 2026
Actress Samyuktha plays the female lead opposite Vijay Sethupathi. Industry sources reveal that her role is far from ornamental, featuring strong emotional depth and significant importance to the storyline. Samyuktha is reportedly thrilled with both the script and her character. Adding further weight to the cast, acclaimed actress Tabu and actor Vijay Kumar will be seen in pivotal roles.
The film is said to be a full-fledged commercial entertainer with a unique narrative twist, blending raw action, drama, and mass appeal. In October last year, the production team completed a major shooting schedule that included key action sequences, hinting that the film’s visual intensity will be one of its major highlights.
With its explosive title, gritty poster, and star-studded cast, Slumdog – 33 Temple Road has already positioned itself as one of the most talked-about upcoming releases. Fans now eagerly await further updates on what promises to be a raw, ruthless, and real cinematic spectacle.
