Vijay Sethupathi's 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road' is based on true incidents: Puri Jagannadh
Chennai, June 9
Director Puri Jagannadh, whose eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road', featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, is fast gearing up for release, has now disclosed that the film is based on true incidents.
Participating in a teaser launch event in Chennai, the director said, "The Slumdog is based on true incidents. Real incidents. And real emotion is there in the film. When we come across beggars, we ignore them. We don't notice, we don't focus on them. But we know there are a lot of stories behind them. There's a lot of emotion there. We don't know who are those beggars actually."
While pointing out that the film would have a lot of action, the director said that it would also be equally emotional. "There's a lot of emotion. This is an emotional movie."
Jagannadh said that they had made this movie for the next generation. "We have made this film for the Gen Z guys. I feel the Gen Z guys are more disciplined than the previous generation. They're more emotional also," he said and asked those from Gen Z to watch the film with their families.
The makers of the film also released a gritty and power-packed teaser on the occasion.
The teaser released opens on a powerful note, with the protagonist speaking about the harsh and often overlooked lives of beggars while delivering a stern warning to those who exploit or mistreat them. What follows is a gripping montage of action, emotion, and mystery, introducing the film's principal characters one after another. While the teaser offers several glimpses into the world of the film, it cleverly leaves its biggest question unanswered- is Vijay Sethupathi's character genuinely blind, or is there a deeper secret behind his appearance?
For the unaware, the film, apart from Vijay Sethupathi, also features actors Samyuktha, Tabu, Duniya Vijay Kumar, Brahmaji and VTV Ganesh among others.
Having successfully wrapped up production, the film is currently in its final stages of post-production, with work progressing at a brisk pace for all versions.
Produced by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur under the Puri Connects banner in association with JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla's JB Motion Pictures, the film carries substantial expectations.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sir, but we need to ask — is this just another 'slum tourism' type film where a rich filmmaker romanticises poverty from a distance? I respect Vijay Sethupathi's choice of scripts, but I hope this isn't a superficial portrayal. The teaser looks intense, but true stories about underprivileged communities need sensitive handling. Let's see if they actually consulted any real beggars or just used their struggles for drama. 🤔
As a Gen Z person, I'm actually excited! Finally a mainstream film that acknowledges we're more emotional and disciplined than people think. The blind angle is intriguing — could be a twist like 'Kaun? Who Did It?' style. Also having Tabu and VTV Ganesh is a treat. Please let this be a quality film and not just hype 🙏
Puri Jagannadh saying 'we made this for Gen Z' feels like gimmickry. His films are usually loud and over-the-top — is this really going to be emotional? Vijay Sethupathi is a gem who can elevate any script, but I've been burned before by 'inspired by true events' taglines. Let's wait for reviews before booking tickets. Still, giving benefit of doubt because the concept is unique. 🤞
Can we talk about the title? 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road' — is that a reference to the actual location or just dramatic? In Chennai, every corner has a temple and every street has a story. I appreciate the focus on beggars who are often invisible in our society. Even the government doesn't have proper data on them. Hope this film sparks real conversation and maybe some policy changes. Also, Tabu is queen! 👑
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