The makers of Pushpa 2: The Rule announced on November 10 that Telugu and Kannada actor Sreeleela will appear in a special dance number for the film. Moreover, since Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava from Pushpa 1: The Rise became a huge hit, there has been a lot of discussion online regarding whether Sreeleela's song can live up to it.
Pushpa 2 Makers Announce Special Dance Number Featuring Sreeleela
Pushpa 2: The Rule's official social media pages shared a poster featuring a shot of Sreeleela from the dance sequence and introduced her as "The Dancing Queen Sreeleela." Alongside the poster, the caption read, "Team #Pushpa2TheRule welcomes The Dancing Queen @sreeleela14 on board for the #Kissik Song of the Year ❤🔥 This song is going to be a dance feast and a musical delight 💥💥💥 GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 5th DECEMBER, 2024”
Who is Sreeleela? The Dancing Queen
Sreeleela's acting career began as a child artist in 2017 with the Telugu film, Chitrangada, before she made her lead debut in the 2019 Kannada film Kiss. While she continued to thrive in Kannada cinema with a few films, it was in the Telugu cinema that she truly made her mark, appearing in blockbusters such as Pelli SandaD and Dhamaka. Her portrayal in Dhamaka got her the prestigious SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Telugu Film.
Moreover, Sreeleela gained recognition with her role in Skanda (Telugu) alongside Ram Pothineni, followed by Bhagavanth Kesari (Telugu), where she shared the screen with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal. Her performance in Bhagavanth Kesari earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also starred in Aadikeshava (Telugu) with Panja Vaisshnav Tej and in Extra Ordinary Man (Telugu) opposite Nithin.
In 2024, Sreeleela took on a leading role opposite Mahesh Babu in Guntur Kaaram, and her dance in the song Kurchi Madathapetti from the film went viral, captivating audiences with her energetic moves. Now, she's set to steal the spotlight again with a sizzling special dance number in the highly anticipated Pushpa 2.
Sreeleela's Pushpa 2 Song Announcement Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
Netizens had mixed reactions to the revelation of Sreeleela’s dance number in Pushpa 2. While some expressed doubts about whether she could live up to the expectations set by Samantha’s iconic performance, others were quick to remind fans that Sreeleela is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and a proven hit machine when it comes to dance numbers in the South Cinema.
No wayy she never can be a samantha
— Shrihari (@ethukkkuuu) November 10, 2024
She was the biggest hype and promotion for pushpa
Sreeleela can never do that 💯🚶♂️ https://t.co/flCuworfox
There exist a mom for every kids pic.twitter.com/Qzb6aZFUr4
— raveena//kanguva merattum (@raveeeeee___) November 10, 2024
Sreeleela is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer 😊
— Mighty Mate ˢʳᵉᵉˡᵉᵉˡᵃ (@MightyMate118) February 9, 2024
Kani ippativaraku andharu mass dance eh veyinchaaru waiting to see her dance for a classical number 😍♥️ #Sreeleela #GunturKaaram @sreeleela14 pic.twitter.com/v3ZZwF4BSO
Sizzling song of the year
— Bore_dom_page (@Im_bored555) November 11, 2024
2024 🔜
Sreeleela 🔥🥵
.#Pushpa2TheRule #Pushpa2TheRuleTrailer #Sreeleela pic.twitter.com/E8R8QAQlmt
Pushpa 2: The Rule, which is a sequel to his 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise. Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil will reprise their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, respectively. It is scheduled for release on December 6.