Vijay Sethupathi hails Puri Jagannadh’s 26-year legacy; calls ‘Slumdog: 33 Temple Road’ a special film

Director Puri Jagannadh has completed 26 years in the film industry and over the course of time, he has made many strong and different films over the years. Known for his high-energy commercial entertainers, the filmmaker has worked with multiple stars. Recently, actor Vijay Sethupathi shared a post, praising his legacy and pleasure as they work together on the upcoming movie, ‘Slumdog: 33 Temple Road.’

Vijay Sethupathi took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and spoke about the director as he shared his thoughts with respect and happiness. He said, “26 years in cinema is not just a milestone, it’s a legacy built with courage, conviction, and a fearless voice.”




The ‘Ace’ actor also shared about their film. He said working with Puri Jagannadh was a great experience. He added, He believes ‘Slum Dog’ will be remembered as a very special film. He feels the film has something unique and meaningful for everyone involved.

Vijay Sethupathi’s post

His tweet reads, “What a journey it has been for this Man. 26 years in cinema is not just a milestone, it’s a legacy built with courage, conviction, and a fearless voice. Dear Puri sir, it was an absolute pleasure working with you on #SLUMDOG – 33 Temple Road. As actors, we always look for directors who trust us and push us beyond our comfort zones and you do that effortlessly. I believe this will be remembered as a very special film for all of us involved. Wishing you continued success and many more years of impactful storytelling. Respect always.”

Cast of ‘Slumdog - 33’

Talking about the film, it includes heavyweights, including Tabu and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. It also includes Samyuktha, Duniya Vijay Kumar, Brahmanandam and VTV Ganesh, who are also part of the cast. The music is given by Harshavardhan Rameshwar.

The film is expected to hit theatres in June and will reportedly be released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”