Exclusive: Pooja Hegde Set For Tollywood Return, To Be Paired With Dulquer?

Pooja will be paired opposite Malayalam heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan, who has been winning Telugu audiences with films like Sita Ramam and the upcoming Lucky Bhaskar. “Pooja and Dulquer will make for a refreshing on-screen pair, as both are good-looking and immensely talented,” adds the source.

The breezy entertainer will be directed by Ravi Nelakuditi and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri. “Her character is substantial and well-written, making it a significant part of the narrative,” the source points out.

Meanwhile, Pooja has kept herself busy in Kollywood, sharing screen space with Suriya in Retro and eagerly awaiting the release of the highly anticipated Jana Nayagan alongside Tamil superstar Vijay. Her recent special number Monica in Rajinikanth’s Coolie has also gone viral, with her dance performance receiving widespread appreciation.

During her earlier stint in Tollywood, Pooja starred alongside top heroes such as Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, and Ram Charan. Now, she’s gearing up to share the frame with Dulquer Salmaan, adding another big name to her impressive list. “She had consciously turned down a few Telugu projects with lesser-known actors to maintain her brand value, but now she’s ready to rock Tollywood once again after a break,” the source notes.

With her comeback, Pooja is poised to give tough competition to contemporaries like Rashmika Mandanna, Sreeleela, and Mrunal Thakur in the race to regain the top spot among Tollywood heroines.