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.