Ravi Teja aces the look of Stuartpuram thief Tiger Nageswara Rao

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By South First Desk

17/08/2023

Tiger Nageswara Rao was a real-life thief from the town of Stuartpuram during the 70s and 80s. He had several escapades involving robberies, jewellery thefts, and bank heists.

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He is revered by the common folks of Stuartpuram in Krishna district because of his generous heart. His story is now a commercial film featuring Ravi Teja as the thief himself.

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After delivering duds like Ramarao on Duty (2022), not-so-resounding hit Dhamaka (2022) and later Ravanasura (2023), Ravi Teja pinned his hopes on this upcoming film.

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On Thursday, 17 August, the makers dropped its teaser with the title “Tiger’s Invasion”. It showcases the mastermind Nageswara Rao executing robberies in various cities.

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Ravi Teja looks ferocious in the first look followed by the title glimpse that was released by the makers. Touted to be a pan-Indian project, Tiger Nageswara Rao is directed by Vamsee.

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It is learnt that the actor had to undergo training to bring the correct body language and diction to suit the character — Tiger Nageswara Rao.

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Actress Nupur Sanon and Gayathri Bharadwaj are playing the leading ladies opposite Ravi Teja in the movie which is slated for release on 20 October for Dasara.

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Tiger Nageswara Rao was known for executing skilful and practical ideas while going about robberies. Tiger was killed in an alleged fake encounter by the AP Police in 1987.

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