Zarina Wahab revealed as Vijay Sethupathi’s mother in Slum Dog

CHENNAI: The makers of director Puri Jagannadh’s upcoming action entertainer Slum Dog - 33 Temple Road, starring Vijay Sethupathi, have released a glimpse introducing actress Zarina Wahab as his mother in the film.

Zarina plays Zubeida, a woman who has faced the harsh realities of life on the streets. The glimpse shows her recalling a moment when she wanted to end her life at a railway station, but hunger eventually forced her to beg.

The sequence offers a glimpse into her character’s emotional journey and the circumstances that shaped her life.

The makers had earlier revealed Zarina’s character as Zubeida. They have also released a glimpse introducing Tabu’s character, Gauri Hegde, a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.

Described in the video as a “fearless woman” and “powerful officer”, Tabu is seen confronting and threatening people. In one scene, she tells Vijay Sethupathi, “In our style, we first shoot and then talk.” The glimpse ends with her designation appearing on screen as she is shown hitting a man with a lathi.

A title poster released by Puri Jagannadh last year showed Vijay Sethupathi sporting sunglasses and holding a blood-stained machete, while standing among wooden boxes filled with currency notes.

Samyuktha plays the female lead, while Kannada actor Duniya Vijay and Tabu play pivotal roles. Brahmaji and VTV Ganesh are also part of the supporting cast.

National Award-winning composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar, known for his work in Arjun Reddy and Animal, is scoring the music.

Slum Dog - 33 Temple Road is planned as a pan-India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.