The first glimpse of Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Liger -- Saala Crossbreed has been released by the makers on the eve of New Year. 

The teaser begins with an MMA commentator introducing Vijay Deverakonda as Liger, a chai wala and the slumdog from the streets of Mumbai.

The video also has Vijay Deverakonda uttering two dialogues -- 'We are Indians' and 'Vaat Lagaa Denge', exuding all swagger and style.

The martial arts drama tells the tale of youngster, and his quest to prove his calibre as the best MMA fighter in the World. For the part, Vijay underwent an extreme makeover. He also sports a new look with a cornrows hairdo and a ponytail.

Liger has Ramya Krishna playing Vijay Deverakonda's mother and Ronit Roy as his coach. 

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Liger also features Mike Tyson, Makrand Deshpande and Ananya Panday in prominent roles. The film is slated for a pan-India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi on August 25.