Sreeleela is riding a career-high tide at present. The Telugu actress became a pan-India superstar when her dance performance in Pushpa 2 went viral. The song, which was a superhit, launched Sreeleela higher on Bollywood’s radar and helped elevate her popularity. Now, it looks like the fee of her rising popularity could also be so much.
From Item Song Sensation To Bollywood Breakthrough
Her item number in Pushpa 2 not only increased her fanbase across the country but additionally helped Sreeleela step into Hindi cinema. Sreeleela wrapped her first Hindi film with Kartik Aaryan, the romantic drama Aashiqui 3 a month ago. The project has already brought her to the forefront of the Hindi film industry.
In keeping with several reports, Sreeleela has begun to collect several offers from top directors based in Mumbai. The main focus of Sreeleela’s growing interest has put her more when it comes to Hindi movies. Sreeleela also had recently opted out of Akhil Akkineni’s Telugu Film Lenin, with discussions of timing issues.
Nonetheless, it is understood that Sreeleela also preferred to deal with her Bollywood ventures, which were trending, growing, and garnering quite a lot of attention overall.
It’s a schedule wrap for #Aashiqui3 ❤️🔥
Releasing this Diwali in theaters. #KartikAaryan #Sreeleela pic.twitter.com/74ZWFRRbeg— its_kartikaaryan (@itskartikaaryan) May 12, 2025
Sreeleela’s Big Pay Hike Is Turning Heads
With increasing fame comes increasing demand, and that features her fee as well. In keeping with Siasat, Sreeleela is claimed to have charged around 2 crore rupees only for her special number in Pushpa 2. This performance has boosted her value within the industry. Earlier, she used to charge around 3.5 to 4 crore rupees per film, but reports now claim she is allegedly asking for as much as 7 crore rupees for her upcoming projects.
This massive jump in her fee has raised eyebrows in Telugu cinema circles. Some producers are allegedly hesitant to sign her at this price point, primarily since her recent movies haven’t performed well on the box office. Nonetheless, Bollywood producers seem more willing to take the possibility given her screen presence and growing appeal.
#Sreeleela despite back-to-back flops, stays in high demand. She’s reportedly demanding ₹7 Cr per film!
Tollywood backing out, but Bollywood producers are game. She’s betting big on #Aashiqui3 with #KartikAaryan pic.twitter.com/FRNogkm1lJ
— Filmyscoops (@Filmyscoopss) June 28, 2025
Currently, Sreeleela isn’t only working on Aashiqui 3 but additionally has ongoing projects like Ustaad Bhagat Singh with Pawan Kalyan and Parasakthi with Sivakarthikeyan. She has also been spotted continuously in Mumbai, which further fuels the discuss her shifting base.
Sreeleela’s journey from Tollywood to a rising star in Bollywood proves that one big moment can truly change every part. Only time will tell if this leap in fame and fee will help her climb higher or include unexpected challenges.
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