Sreeleela reflects on fan support amid rising Pan-India popularity
May 15, 2025
Sreeleela, one of the most visible new faces in South Indian cinema in recent years, is now gearing up to enter Bollywood. The actress, who began her career as a child artist, has steadily made a mark through a string of commercial entertainers across Telugu and Kannada cinema. With a rapidly expanding fan base and upcoming big-banner releases, she’s fast becoming a name to watch for.
Talking about the audience response she has received so far, Sreeleela recently said, “I’ve been lucky to be a part of films and characters that have connected with people, and I believe they have embraced me as one of their own. That support, that love is what drives me to keep showing up fully, every single time.”
Sreeleela made her lead debut in the 2019 Kannada film Kiss, followed by her Telugu debut with Pelli SandaD in 2021. She gained further recognition with films like Dhamaka alongside Ravi Teja and Bhagavanth Kesari with Nandamuri Balakrishna. In 2024, she made a special appearance in the much-anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule, adding another major franchise to her resume. Her work has earned her three South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), reflecting both critical and popular appreciation for her performances.
Her fan engagement reached a high with the viral success of the song ‘Kissiski’, which saw a wave of dance covers and social media trends. The song not only showcased her energetic screen presence but also highlighted her growing connect with the youth audience.