Actor Vijay Sethupathi is all geared up for his upcoming release. Positioned as a Telugu-language psychological thriller, the makers took to their social media handles to unveil its first look. No sooner was the first look revealed than the interest of fans and movie buffs heightened. The thriller also marks cinematographer Shamdat’s directorial debut in the language.
Bankrolled by V Dream Films, the film may hit the silver screens anytime in 2026. The official release date of the film is yet to be disclosed by the makers. Meanwhile, the poster featuring Indhra Raam with closed eyes and a bandaged forehead left the fans intrigued about the film’s narrative and plot. Below is an in-depth analysis of the upcoming drama.
First look poster of #DontSleep looks very intriguing!!
Best wishes to the entire team. Happy Birthday @Shamdatdop sir ✨ @indhraram @RavindraVijay1 @ReemaTaba @anishkuruvilla @vennelakishore @SRamakrishna_PD @velivelacm @VDreamFilm @UrsVamsiShekar @S2MediaOfficial @prosatish pic.twitter.com/MPE0Ic87h4 — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) April 5, 2026
On April 6, 2026, Vijay Sethupathi dropped the first-look poster of Don’t Sleep. It features Indhra Raam with closed eyes and a bandaged forehead, while Ravindra Vijay chases him through snow-covered mountains with a gun. What garnered all attention was the chilling tagline that read, ‘The longer you sleep, the closer he gets’. Overall, the poster exudes tension while amplifying the intense imagery. To note more, the poster drop coincided with director Shamdat’s birthday.
Alongside Indhra Raam, the film also stars Ravindra Vijay, Vennela Kishore, and Aadukalam Naren. The first look reveal has already generated early buzz for the thriller’s intriguing premise and technical pedigree. The poster’s haunting visuals have also set the tone, suggesting a gripping and tightly structured narrative. Nonetheless, fans and the audience wait for the makers to lock a release date.
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