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Tabu, who is currently gearing up for her horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, has officially joined filmmaker Puri Jagannadh’s next directorial venture, which stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. The director took to social media to share the exciting news and welcomed Tabu on board with a heartfelt post.

Tabu Joins Vijay Sethupathi’s Upcoming Film

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh shared a photo featuring Tabu alongside him and producer Charmee Kaur. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), he praised the actress and introduced her as a powerful addition to the project. He wrote, "She’s electric. She’s explosive. She’s THE TABU. Proudly welcoming THE GEM OF INDIAN CINEMA, Actress #Tabu on-board for a ROLE as DYNAMIC as her presence in #PuriSethupathi – A #PuriJagannadh Film starring Makkalselvan @VijaySethuOffl. Produced by Puri Jagannadh, @Charmmeofficial under @puriconnects @IamVishuReddy."

On the occasion of Ugadi (March 30), Puri Jagannadh announced his collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi. He revealed that filming will begin in June 2025, and the movie will release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. In his announcement post, he wrote, "On this auspicious day of #Ugadi, embarking on an electrifying new chapter with a sensational collaboration – dashing director #PuriJagannadh and powerhouse performer Makkalselvan @VijaySethuOffl join forces for a MASTERPIECE IN ALL INDIAN LANGUAGES."

Tabu Returns to Telugu Cinema

Tabu made her Telugu debut in 1992 with Coolie No. 1 opposite Venkatesh. Over the years, she has starred in several notable films including Kandukondain Kandukondain, Naa Intlo Oka Roju, and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. This new project marks her return to Telugu cinema, where she will appear in a bold and never-seen-before role in the upcoming pan-India film.

Meanwhile, Tabu was last seen in Dune: Prophecy and is currently preparing for Bhooth Bangla, which reunites her with Akshay Kumar. The duo, who previously worked together in Hera Pheri and Tu Chor Main Sipahi, will also team up once again with director Priyadarshan, marking their first collaboration since Hera Pheri.

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