Sreeleela, who recently faced setbacks in her South Indian film career, is making significant career moves by stepping into Bollywood. The young actress has reportedly signed on for the lead role in Sidharth Malhotra’s upcoming film Mitti, which will begin her shoot in October. This decision has sparked curiosity among fans and industry insiders, as it follows her recent struggles, including the underperformance of Guntur Kaaram.
Sidharth Malhotra, while once a promising Bollywood star, has faced continuous box-office failures, with only Shershaah on OTT bringing some success in the last decade. His latest film, Yodha, was another disappointment despite decent efforts. Given this track record, Sreeleela’s decision to join Mitti over other potential opportunities, including an earlier rumored collaboration with Varun Dhawan, has led to speculation.
Varun Dhawan’s projects have a stronger box-office appeal, making him a more commercially reliable choice. However, recent reports clarified that Sreeleela was never officially attached to the Varun Dhawan project, and the rumors were unfounded. Instead, Sreeleela chose Mitti, likely due to the author-backed role that promises a strong performance platform, which aligns with her desire to showcase her acting abilities beyond regional cinema.
While expanding into Bollywood is a natural step for many actresses aiming for pan-Indian recognition, the decision to partner with an actor currently facing a rough patch could be seen as risky. Her fans are now left wondering whether Sreeleela’s strategy will pay off or if aligning with a struggling actor like Sidharth could hinder her aspirations in the competitive Bollywood industry.
Ultimately, only time will tell if this move will revive both her career and Malhotra’s fortunes or prove to be a misstep in an otherwise promising journey.
