South Indian superstar Sai Dharam Tej is all set to make his pan-India debut with a high-action drama tentatively titled #SDT18. Directed by debutant Rohit KP and produced by K Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy of Primeshow Entertainment, the film will feature Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead role.

Set against the backdrop of the period 1947-67, the story unfolds in the rugged terrains of Rayalaseema, promising a fascinating tale steeped in history. The project is the next film in Sai Dharam Tej’s spectacular 2023, which includes consecutive 100 crore blockbusters, ‘Virupaksha’ and Pawan Kalyan starrer ‘Bro’.

The first poster was unveiled recently, with Tej sharing the announcement on social media, saying, “My next SDT18. It’s going to be more than special. Need all your love and blessings.”

The makers said, “This film will be a big-budget extravaganza.” Sai Dharam Tej will play a formidable character in this period-action drama. The first shooting schedule has already begun on a huge set built specifically for the film’s requirements. Further details about the project will be shared soon.

The film, with an estimated budget of Rs 100 crore, will be released pan-India in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam languages.