Last year’s announcement of Pooja Hegde being replaced by Sreeleela as the lead heroine in Mahesh Babu and Trivikram’s Guntur Kaaram took everyone by shock. Sreeleela, originally cast as the second lead, suddenly found herself in the spotlight, stepping into Pooja Hegde’s shoes.
Pooja Hegde had established a strong rapport with director Trivikram, evident in their successful collaboration in films like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Trivikram had skillfully showcased Pooja’s talent and glamor and she turned out to be a big asset for the movie. Pooja Hegde’s performance catapulted her to the pinnacle of Southern cinema, earning her the status of the number one heroine.
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Now, Sreeleela faces the challenging task of filling Pooja Hegde’s shoes and living up to the high standards set by her predecessor, particularly in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Sreeleela is facing a slump in her career after continuous disasters.
Guntur Kaaram holds immense importance for her career trajectory, and comparisons with Pooja Hegde will be inevitable. Sreeleela not only has to meet but ideally surpass audience expectations, establishing her own identity in the process. We have to see how Trivikram has portrayed Sreeleela’s role and performance.
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The success of Guntur Kaaram will undeniably shape her future in Tollywood, making the audience’s reception of her performance a crucial factor in determining her standing in the industry.
