Pooja Hegde, is going through a tough phase in her film journey. Once celebrated as one of the top heroines in South cinema, her recent projects haven’t managed to bring her the success she anticipated.r actress
Back in 2023, she teamed up with Salman Khan for Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, hoping the big-ticket Bollywood film would boost her career. Unfortunately, the movie failed to click, and Pooja had to face a long gap without new offers. Her 2024 outings didn’t change the tide either—her Bollywood film Deva with Shahid Kapoor ended up as a disappointment, and her retro project with Suriya didn’t meet expectations. Even though her special “Monica” song in Superstar Rajinikanth’s Coolie became a chartbuster, it didn’t help her land strong opportunities.
When it comes to Telugu cinema, Pooja hasn’t been seen after Radhe Shyam. Walking out of Guntur Kaaram turned into a costly mistake, and since then, offers in Tollywood have been scarce. However, she is slowly making her way back through Kollywood. She has been paired opposite Thalapathy Vijay in his last film Jana Nayagan and will also feature in Kanchana 4. In Bollywood, she has secured Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai opposite Varun Dhawan and is pinning hopes on it for a much-needed comeback.
Even after her recent setbacks, Pooja Hegde retains a huge fan base, particularly among Telugu fans. Trade buzz indicates that a number of young heroes are eager to share screen space with her, and all it needs is one good quality blockbuster to place her once again among the all-time heroines.
For the moment, all attention revolves around her forthcoming outings, which may determine if Pooja returns with a bang.