The teaser for Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is out. Written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film opens with a powerful voiceover from Vijay Sethupathi delivering a chilling threat to those who prey on street-dwellers: "Our lives are spent seeking shelter under trees when it rains. If you play games with lives like ours, why would we spare you?" The teaser hints at his character's actions drawing the attention and ire of the authorities, with plot details still under wraps.

The cast includes Tabu, Samyuktha, Duniya Vijay Kumar, Zarina Wahab, VTV Ganesh, and Brahmaji. Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who won a National Award for Animal, scores the music. Sam K Naidu handles cinematography and Santosh Noozilla edits. The film is distributed by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur under Puri Connects, with JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla producing under JB Motion Pictures.