Sreeleela gambles with Kannada Film “Junior”?
Sreeleela gambles with Kannada Film “Junior”?
After proving her mettle with Tollywood stars Mahesh Babu, Ravi Teja, and Balakrishna and more recently foraying into Tamil cinema with Sivakarthikeyan in Parashakti , Sreeleela is now turning her attention to Sandalwood with the upcoming film Junior.
“It’s risky,” says a prominent Telugu producer. “Pairing with a newcomer may not offer the momentum she’s built so far. It could even slow her upward climb.”
Yet Junior is no small venture. reeti Reddy is the son of influential businessman and politician Gali Janardhan Reddy, which ensures a sizable budget. According to the producer Sreeleela is being paid whopping `3 crore. But whether the film cements her standing in Sandalwood without a big Kannada star is yet to be seen.
Junior has been in the works for over a year, and sources say it’s finally moving ahead largely due to Sreeleela’s current star power.
Interestingly, this wouldn’t be the first time she’s launched a chapter in her career by working with a newcomer. Her debut in Pelli Sanda opposite Roshan opened doors to top-tier projects in Tollywood. She’s also appeared alongside Allu Arjun in a popular dance number.
A source suggests may be she’s applying the same strategy in Kannada cinema—start with a fresh face, build from there, and rise to the top.
News Edit KV Raman
