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Tabu plays tough officer Gowri Hegde in Puri Jagannadh’s Slum Dog
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Indian cinema loves its 'powerful officer' trope, but Tabu’s Gowri Hegde risks being another loud, cigarette-wielding cliché if the writing doesn't match the swagger. The glimpse promises raw authority, yet the real question is whether the character gets depth beyond the baton and slap. Puri Jagannadh's track record with female roles is mixed. Let's see if the full film earns the menace it is selling.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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