South Cinema: Tabu’s comeback in South after 6 years, will create a stir in Slumdog with Vijay Sethupathi

News India Live, Digital Desk: Actress Tabu (54), who has proved her mettle in Bollywood with her serious and seasoned acting, is once again ready to spread her shine in the South film industry. After a long gap of almost 6 years, Tabu is making a comeback through a big pan-India project ‘Slumdog 33 Temple Road’. In this film, she will be seen with South’s ‘versatile superstar’ Vijay Sethupathi. Interestingly, Vijay Sethupathi is the same actor who took on Shahrukh Khan in the film ‘Jawaan’. Now seeing these two legends together on screen will be no less than a treat for the fans. What is special in ‘Slumdog’? (The magic of Puri Jagannadh) This film is being directed by famous filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, who is known for his ‘mass entertainer’ films. 3 big things related to the film: Action thriller drama: This is a high-voltage action thriller film, in which Vijay Sethupathi will be seen in a very powerful and different avatar. The poster of the film was released on her birthday (January 2026). Pan-India release: The film will be released in five languages—Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. Tabu’s ‘Homecoming’: This project is like a homecoming for Tabu, who was born and brought up in Hyderabad. On the set, she is often seen talking in Telugu with co-stars (like Samyukta Menon). Tabu’s old relationship with the South. Tabu was last seen in Allu Arjun’s blockbuster film ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ in 2020. Before this, she had been a part of South cult films like ‘Kandukondain Kandukondain’ and ‘Snegithiye’. Her comeback after 6 years has created excitement among Telugu and Tamil cinema lovers. 2026: ‘Dhamakeda’ year for Tabu The year 2026 is going to be very busy and important for Tabu’s career: Slumdog 33 Temple Road: With Vijay Sethupathi (expected release: 27 March 2026). Bhoot Bangla: Horror-comedy with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan. (Release: 10 April 2026).Drishyam 3: The most awaited thriller with Ajay Devgan (Release: 2 October 2026).