For the first time in his career, Mega hero Varun Tej is playing the role with negative shades. Titled Valmiki, the film is directed by Harish Shankar. The makers released the pre-teaser of Valmiki today which introduces the intense, raw and rugged look of Varun. He looks promising and stuns in a new look with thick beard. The background score looks good and so are the visuals.

Valmiki is currently under shoot and is announced for September 6th release. The film is inspired from a Tamil blockbuster Jigarthandaa. 14 Reels Plus are the producers and Pooja Hegde, Atharvaa Murali are essaying other crucial roles in this action thriller.