Tabu Unveils Her Character in 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road'

Actress Tabu is set to star in the pan-India film 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road', directed by Puri Jagannadh. She recently revealed her character, Gauri Hegde, a tough Income Tax officer, through a social media post. Tabu's portrayal promises to be fierce and principled, as she shared insights about her role and the film's production. The film will be released in five languages and features a strong cast, including Vijay Sethupathi. Read on to learn more about Tabu's character and the film's exciting details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 11, 2026, 10:19 IST

Tabu's Role in 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road'

Actress Tabu is set to take on a crucial role in the upcoming pan-India film 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road', directed by Puri Jagannadh. On Monday, she revealed her character's look through a post on her social media, providing fans with insights into her role, including her character's name and traits.

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Tabu's Character Details
In 'Slum Dog', Tabu will portray a formidable Income Tax officer named Gauri Hegde. Her character is depicted as fierce, relentless, and brave. The actress shared a serious image of herself in the role, and a video clip shows her interrogating Vijay Sethupathi.

Insights from Tabu's Post
Alongside the character reveal, Tabu shared a video from the film, captioning it with, "Meet Gauri Hegde—a determined, fearless woman who stands firm by her principles. I truly enjoyed speaking in the Hyderabadi dialect for this film." She also expressed gratitude towards director Puri Jagannadh and producer Charmme Kaur.

About 'Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road'
This film, directed and co-produced by Puri Jagannadh along with actress Charmme Kaur, features Vijay Sethupathi in a strong role. It is a pan-India venture that will be released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. The cast also includes Samyuktha, Duniya Vijay, Brahmaji, and VTV Ganesh in significant roles.

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