# Tabu plays tough officer Gowri Hegde in Puri Jagannadh’s Slum Dog 2026-08-12T21:12:31+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Director Puri Jagannadh has wrapped shooting for 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road', his first action drama with Vijay Sethupathi. The makers have released a glimpse of Tabu as Gowri Hegde, a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax who slaps goons and swings a wooden baton in gritty slum settings. Samyuktha plays the female lead, Duniya Vijay a negative role. The film is set for a pan-India release in five languages. The short video shows Tabu's character arriving by car, lighting a cigarette, and instantly dominating a confrontation. The New Indian Express reports her role is 'one of its kind' for the actor, blending authority and menace. The production is backed by Puri Connects and JB Motion Pictures. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com Tags: Puri Jagannadh, Slum Dog 33 Temple Road, Tabu, Telugu cinema, Vijay Sethupathi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tabu-plays-tough-officer-gowri-hegde-in-puri-jagannadhs-slum-dog/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tabu-plays-tough-officer-gowri-hegde-in-puri-jagannadhs-slum-dog/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.