The Team Behind SDT18 Is Investing Heavily

Sai Dharam Tej was last seen in the movie BRO, where Pawan Kalyan had a significant role

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Recently, he started shooting for a new film SDT18 directed by newcomer Rohit and

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produced by K Niranjan Reddy, who also backed the 2024 blockbuster Hanu-Man.

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Recent reports reveal that the production team has built multiple large sets in Hyderabad for this film.

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Shooting is currently ongoing on one of these elaborate sets, making this project

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one of the most expensive, with a budget estimated between Rs. 100-120 crores.

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Impressed by the film’s storyline, K Niranjan Reddy is determined not to compromise on its substantial budget.

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Meanwhile, Sai Dharam Tej also has another film, Ganja Shankar with Sampath Nandi, currently on hold.

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