Sreeleela Slashes Pay For Bollywood Debut In Aashiqui 3
Sreeleela, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Aashiqui 3 opposite Kartik Aaryan, has reportedly taken a pay cut for the film.
Rising star Sreeleela, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Aashiqui 3 opposite Kartik Aaryan, has reportedly taken a pay cut for the film.
“She is being paid around ₹2 crore for her role in the Hindi film, whereas she was drawing ₹3 crore for her Telugu project Robinhood,” reveals a celebrity manager. “Bollywood producers usually don’t offer hefty paychecks to Telugu actresses initially, so she has definitely reduced her remuneration to connect with the Hindi-speaking audience,” he adds.
Sreeleela gained nationwide recognition after her sizzling item number Kissik in Pushpa: The Rule, which boosted her popularity beyond Telugu cinema. After working with big names like Mahesh Babu and Ravi Teja, she started receiving offers from both Kollywood and Bollywood. She eventually chose Aashiqui 3, drawn by the franchise’s romantic legacy and melodious music. “The first two installments of Aashiqui were iconic love stories, and Sreeleela is hoping this project will mark her big Bollywood breakthrough,” the source says.
Following in the footsteps of actresses like Samantha, Rashmika Mandanna, and Keerthy Suresh, Sreeleela is the latest South Indian star to explore Bollywood. “Among them, Rashmika has made the strongest impression with successful films like Animal and Chhava. Now, it's Sreeleela’s turn to make a splash in Hindi cinema,” he concludes.