‘I Was Awestruck’: Samyuktha on Working With Tabu in Slumdog: 33 Temple Road

Samyuktha Opens Up Ahead of Slumdog: 33 Temple Road

Samyuktha is gearing up for her upcoming film Slumdog: 33 Temple Road, where she shares screen space with an impressive ensemble cast.

In a recent interaction, the actor spoke about her experience working alongside Tabu, Vijay Sethupathi, and director Puri Jagannadh.

‘I Was Awestruck’ by Tabu

Talking about Tabu, Samyuktha expressed deep admiration for the veteran actor.

Having grown up watching her films, she described the experience of meeting and working with Tabu as surreal. She particularly recalled being struck by Tabu’s screen presence and timeless appeal, saying she felt “awestruck” seeing her in person.

Samyuktha also shared that she didn’t hesitate to approach Tabu on set, choosing to break the ice naturally and interact with her.

Working With Vijay Sethupathi

Speaking about Vijay Sethupathi, Samyuktha described him as calm, simple, and easy to work with.

She recalled meeting him years ago as a fan before eventually collaborating with him on the film. On set, she found him approachable and grounded, which made performing intense scenes more comfortable.

The actor also highlighted that their scenes required strong emotional understanding, especially given the contrasting nature of their characters.

Puri Jagannadh’s Unique Filmmaking Style

On working with Puri Jagannadh, Samyuktha praised his clarity and efficiency.

She described his sets as the fastest she has worked on, noting how scenes were executed quickly due to thorough preparation. According to her, the director’s ability to move seamlessly between languages during shoots made the process even more dynamic.

About the Film

Slumdog: 33 Temple Road features Samyuktha in a leading role opposite Vijay Sethupathi, with Tabu and Duniya Vijay Kumar in key roles.

The film also includes Brahmanandam and VTV Ganesh in supporting parts.

With music composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar, the film is planned as a pan-India release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Final Take

Samyuktha’s reflections offer a glimpse into the collaborative energy behind Slumdog: 33 Temple Road.

From being starstruck by Tabu to sharing intense scenes with Vijay Sethupathi and adapting to Puri Jagannadh’s fast-paced direction, the film appears to be a significant milestone in her career.