South superstar Sai Dharam Tej is set to make his pan-India debut with an exhilarating high-action drama tentatively titled #SDT18. The film, directed by debutant Rohith KP and produced by K. Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy of Primeshow Entertainment, renowned for the recent blockbuster 'Hanuman', features actress Aishwarya Lekshmi as the female lead opposite Tej.

Set against the backdrop of the 1947-67 period, the narrative unfolds in the rugged terrains of Rayalaseema, promising a compelling storyline steeped in history. Positioned as an action-packed drama, this venture follows Sai Dharam Tej's stellar 2023, marked by consecutive 100 crore blockbusters, 'Virupaksha' and the Pawan Kalyan starrer 'Bro' in the Southern film industry.