Tabu Turns Ruthless in ‘Slum Dog – 33 Temple Road’: Meet Gauri Hegde

Hyderabad | August 10, 2026

Bollywood star Tabu is stepping into a powerful new avatar with Slum Dog – 33 Temple Road. The makers have introduced her character Gauri Hegde, describing the role as fierce, fearless and ruthless, instantly adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming action drama.

 Tabu plays Gauri Hegde, a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, in the film. The character glimpse presents her as a tough and uncompromising officer who does not hesitate to confront danger. Her intense screen presence and commanding attitude give the character a distinctly powerful edge.

The glimpse also hints at a high-voltage confrontation involving Vijay Sethupathi, promising an intriguing clash between the film’s key characters. Tabu’s transformation into the no-nonsense Gauri Hegde has become one of the major talking points of the movie’s promotions.

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Slum Dog – 33 Temple Road features Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, with Samyuktha as the female lead. The ensemble cast includes Tabu, Duniya Vijay, Brahmaji and VTV Ganesh.

With Tabu bringing her trademark intensity to a hard-hitting character and Puri Jagannadh behind the camera, Slum Dog – 33 Temple Road is steadily building anticipation. Gauri Hegde’s ruthless introduction has now added another layer of intrigue to the film.