Last year’s surprising news about Sreeleela replacing Pooja Hegde as the lead in Mahesh Babu and Trivikram’s Guntur Kaaram left everyone . Pooja Hegde, who had a successful collaboration with Trivikram in Ala Vaikunthapurramu loo, had built a strong connection with the director, making her departure unexpected. Stepping into Pooja Hegde’s shoes, Sreeleela, initially cast as the second lead, suddenly found herself in the spotlight.
Pooja Hegde’s impactful performance in Ala Vaikunthapurramu loo had elevated her to the status of the number one heroine in Southern cinema. Now, the pressure is on Sreeleela to fill these big shoes and live up to the high standards set by her predecessor.
Struggling with a career downturn after consecutive disappointments, Guntur Kaaram holds significant importance for Sreeleela’s professional journey. The inevitable comparisons with Pooja Hegde add an extra layer of challenge.
Sreeleela faces the daunting task of not only meeting but surpassing audience expectations, carving out her own identity in the process. Trivikram’s portrayal of Sreeleela’s role and performance will play a pivotal role in determining her fate in Tollywood.
The success of Guntur Kaaram will undeniably decide Sreeleela’s future in the industry, with the audience’s reception of her performance being a crucial factor in defining her standing in the Tollywood.
