Patel sports a mean and grim look in the first photograph released from the film, which is based on the animated TV series about warring element of Air, Water, Earth and Fire, Sun online reported.
The actor plays villain Zuko, his first major role since his debut film, where he played a lovelorn street boy searching for his lost sweetheart in Mumbai's grim underbelly.
Patel, who was spotted by Danny Boyle's daughter to star in 'Slumdog Millionaire', had charmed millions of fans around the globe with his rags-to-riches journey as a Mumbai slum dweller in the film.
However, it seems that Patel wants to challenge his boy-next-door image with his latest role.
The 19-year-old has gone for a mean look quite opposite to his character in the multiple-oscar winning film “Slumdog...”, reported thesun.co.uk.
In the film, which is based on an animated TV series about warring elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire, Dev will essay the role of a character called Zuko.
Published 28 May 2009, 10:47 IST