{
  "id": 460741,
  "title": "‘We first shoot and then talk’: Tabu slaps, wields lathi in Slumdog, watch teaser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/we-first-shoot-and-then-talk-tabu-slaps-wields-lathi-in-slumdog-watch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T11:03:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tabu-slaps-wields-lathi-in-puri-jagannadh-film-slumdog-33-temple-road-10826404/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The makers of Puri Jagannadh's upcoming action entertainer, Slumdog - 33 Temple Road, have unveiled a teaser featuring Tabu's character, Gauri Hegde. Gauri is described as a fearless and powerful Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. The promotional clip showcases Tabu slapping and confronting individuals, wielding a lathi in one scene. She delivers a line to Vijay Sethupathi's character that encapsulates her approach: \"In our style, we first shoot and then talk.\" The teaser concludes with Gauri stating her designation aloud, emphasizing her authority in the film. Puri Jagannadh, known for his attitude-driven characters, shares the video on social media, introducing Tabu as the \"gem of Indian cinema\" in this role. This marks the first collaboration between Tabu and Puri Jagannadh and a return to South Indian cinema for the actress. Slumdog - 33 Temple Road is set for a pan-India release in five languages and is currently in post-production.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tabu plays Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Gauri Hegde",
    "Character confronts others, wields lathi in teaser",
    "\"We first shoot and then talk\" becomes her signature line"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tabu's portrayal of a fearless Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax repositions her as an action-oriented lead in a South Indian film, marking a departure from her typical roles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}