Sai Durgha Tej fans have a birthday treat. The actor’s next film, tentatively titled SDT19, has been officially announced on his birthday today. The film will be directed by Teja Kakumanu and produced by Anil Sunkara under AK Entertainments, and its regular shoot begins this month.
A First-of-Its-Kind Story
Teja Kakumanu has written the story specially for Sai Durgha Tej. According to the makers, it is a first-of-its-kind subject that presents the actor in a completely new avatar, showing a side of him that audiences have not seen before.
Sai Durgha Tej was impressed by both the story and the character, and gave his approval to the project, setting up a fresh new combination.
From Actor to Director
SDT19 marks Teja Kakumanu’s debut as a feature film director. Audiences know him first as an actor, with notable roles in several films including Baahubali. He then moved behind the camera with the popular web series Save The Tigers, which became a big hit for its relatable family humour.
After the success of the series, Teja had been looking to make his first feature film, and SDT19 is that film.
Anil Sunkara Backs It on a Big Scale
Producer Anil Sunkara is mounting the film on an ambitious scale under AK Entertainments. The banner is known for backing both big commercial entertainers and content-driven films, including Samajavaragamana and Nari Nari Naduma Murari. The makers say the film will have strong production values.
Sai Durgha Tej’s Careful Approach
Sai Durgha Tej has been taking his time with his choices in recent years. Instead of signing films back to back, he has been picking projects with fresh subjects that let him try something different as an actor. His mystery thriller Virupaksha became one of the biggest hits of his career, and SDT19 continues that approach of choosing story first.
What’s Next
The regular shoot of SDT19 begins this month. The makers have said that details about the rest of the cast, the technical team and the title will be announced soon.
