Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy: Vijay Sethupathi's look as Raaja Paandi unveiled on actor 41st birthday

On Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi’s 41st birthday, the makers of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy have released the first look poster of the actor as Raaja Paandi in the film. Sethupathi, who is garnering unanimous praise from critics and audience alike for his portrayal in Rajinikanth’s latest release Petta, will make his debut in the Telugu film industry with Chiranjeevi-starrer Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Wishing Makkal Selvan @VijaySethuOffl a very Happy Birthday. Here's the dynamic look of #RaajaPaandi from #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy.#HBDVijaySethupathi #SyeRaa pic.twitter.com/5wvFWVtNcZ

— Konidela Pro Company (@KonidelaPro) January 16, 2019

The character poster sees Sethupathi with vibhuti or sacred ash on his forehead, carrying a sword. It is being rumoured that the actor will portray the role of a saint in the film. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a highly anticipated movie as it chronicles the epic story of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It has also gained a lot of public attention as it is being directed by Surender Reddy, popular for helming the Kick franchise. The historical war film is being financed by Ram Charan at a whopping budget of Rs 150 crore. The teaser of Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy was unveiled in August 2018. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan in a cameo role.