Vijay Sethupathi to Play Beggar in Puri Jagannadh’s Telugu Film?
9 Jan 2026 8:50 PM IST9 Jan 2026 8:50 PM IST
With the collaboration between Puri Jagannadh and Vijay Sethupathi creating waves, new insights have emerged about their upcoming film.
Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannadh in the frame (Image/X)
As the collaboration between filmmaker Puri Jagannadh and actor Vijay Sethupathi was announced, fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the project. While official details remain under wraps, new information has begun to emerge.
The film has become the talk of the town due to the coming together of the acclaimed actor–director duo, especially since it is being made exclusively in Telugu.
Earlier, it was hinted that the movie would explore the Money - Heist-style genre and would be titled 'Slumdog.' Nonetheless, Jagannadh, so far has not announced the title officially.
A source close to the project revealed that the story is set in a Jhopadpatti, a colony inhabited by economically marginalised people.
Sethupathi’s character takes shelter as a tenant, in the house of a Muslim woman living in the colony.
According to the source, the entire colony of beggars is created around the Woman's character. Vijay is also said to portray a beggar, but what happens next forms the crux of the story.
Speaking about the characters’ appearances, the source stated that the team has worked extensively on the look and detailing of the woman’s character, as well as the residents living in and around the colony.
While mentioning the production and post-production, the source further informed us that the entire on-ground shoot has been completed but the post-production and the dubbing has not begun yet.
While fans await an official announcement regarding the title and release timeline, the delay has only added to the curiosity surrounding the film.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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