Actor Sreeleela, known for her success in the South film industry, will be making her Bollywood debut in this yet-to-be-titled film alongside Kartik Aaryan.
Anurag Basu's much awaited musical romance drama, which was first announced in 2022, has finally revealed its leading lady. Actor Sreeleela, known for her success in the South film industry, will be making her Bollywood debut in this yet-to-be-titled film alongside Kartik Aaryan.
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Who Is Sreeleela? 24-Year-Old Making Her Debut with Kartik Aaryan
On February 14, the makers of the film shared the first look, giving fans a glimpse of the lead stars in their new avatars. Kartik Aaryan was seen sporting a bulked-up physique, messy hair, a full beard, and a heartbroken expression, suggesting his intense character. Meanwhile, Sreeleela appeared in a soft, carefree look, hinting at her role as Kartik's love interest and muse in the film.
While many fans are excited about Aaryan and Sreeleela’s on-screen pairing and find their chemistry endearing, others are wondering about the actors' age difference. One user remarked, "The age gap is so huge," while another pointed out, "She has worked opposite Mahesh Babu, who is 49." A different user added, "True. She looks too much young, they don’t look like a pair."
For those unknown people, Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiya 3 with Triptii Dimri, is 34 years old, and Sreeleela, who gained immense popularity after her dance performance in Kiski from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2, is 24 years old. Their much-awaited music romance is set to release on Diwali 2025, promising a grand dramatic experience
About Her Acting Career
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Sreeleela's acting career began as a child artist in 2017 with the Telugu film, Chitrangada, before she made her lead debut in the 2019 Kannada film Kiss. While she continued to thrive in Kannada cinema with a few films, it was in the Telugu cinema that she truly made her mark, appearing in blockbusters such as Pelli SandaD and Dhamaka. Her portrayal in Dhamaka got her the prestigious SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Telugu Film.
Moreover, Sreeleela gained recognition with her role in Skanda (Telugu) alongside Ram Pothineni, followed by Bhagavanth Kesari (Telugu), where she shared the screen with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal. Her performance in Bhagavanth Kesari earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in Aadikeshava (Telugu) with Panja Vaisshnav Tej and in Extra Ordinary Man(Telugu) opposite Nithin.
In 2024, Sreeleela took on a leading role opposite Mahesh Babu in Guntur Kaaram, and her dance in the song Kurchi Madathapetti from the film went viral, captivating audiences with her energetic moves. She was last seen in a dance number in Pushpa 2: The Rule, which is a sequel to his 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise. Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprised their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, respectively.