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Sreeleela
Sreeleela
	Sreeleela in 2022
Born	June 14, 2001 (age 25); Detroit, Michigan, US
Alma mater	D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2017–present
Children	2 (adopted)

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Sreeleela^{[lower-alpha 1]} (born June 14, 2001) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu cinema, with appearances in other languages. She began her career as a child artist, before making her lead debut in the 2019 film Kiss. She then starred in Pelli SandaD (2021), Dhamaka (2022), and Bhagavanth Kesari (2023), Guntur Kaaram (2024), and Mass Jathara (2025). She has won three South Indian International Movie Awards.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Sreeleela was born on June 14, 2001^[3] into a Telugu family in Detroit, Michigan, US,^[4] and was brought up in Bengaluru, India.^[5]^[6] Her maternal grandparents are from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, and she frequently visited the place during her childhood.^[7] Her mother, Swarnalatha, is a gynaecologist based in Bengaluru.^[8] Swarnalatha was married to industrialist Surapaneni Subhakara Rao, and Sreeleela was born to Swarnalatha long after the couple's separation. Rao publicly declared that Sreeleela was not his daughter, stating that he and Swarnalatha had separated long before she was born. Swarnalatha has not yet stated who Sreeleela's father is.^[9]^[6]^[10]

Sreeleela began her training in Bharatanatyam dance as a child. In 2026, she completed her MBBS degree from D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai,^[11] effectively becoming a medical doctor.^[12]^[13]

Career[edit | edit source]

Early work (2017–2020)[edit | edit source]

Sreeleela made her acting debut in the 2017 Telugu film Chitrangada, portraying the younger version of Sindhu Tolani's character.^[14] Director A. P. Arjun came across Sreeleela's pictures, taken by cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda, on social media and cast her in a lead role in his 2019 film, Kiss. The actress has stated that she chose to start her career in Kannada-language films as she grew up in Bengaluru, despite having contacts in Telugu cinema.^[15]

Filming for Kiss began in 2017, while Sreeleela was in the first year of her pre-university course.^[3] The film was released in 2019 and proved successful at the box office.^[16] A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express stated that Sreeleela made a confident debut, writing, "Sreeleela looks stylish and garners equal attention."^[17] Times of India critic Vinay Lokesh echoed the sentiment by stating that Sreeleela shined in her role.^[18] A month later, her second film, Bharaate, opposite Sriimurali, was released.^[19] Reviewing her performance for The News Minute, Aravind Shwetha wrote: "Sree is good and holds her own along with Sri Murali when it comes to acting and screen presence."^[20] Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote that, "This is Sreeleela's second film, and she seems to be getting comfortable with being in front of the camera, and delivers what the role demands."^[21]

Career fluctuations (2021–present)[edit | edit source]

In 2021, Sreeleela was cast in the romantic musical film Pelli SandaD, marking her debut in Telugu cinema.^[22] The actress described her character as a "role to die for".^[23] While the film received negative reviews, Sreeleela's role garnered appreciation from critics.^[24] Sangeetha Devi of The Hindu called the film a "costly showreel" of the lead pair, Roshan and Sreeleela, opining that they looked fresh and effervescent but lacked chemistry.^[25]

In 2022, she starred in the Kannada romantic comedy By Two Love. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express felt it was "a delight to watch" her in the film.^[26] A review from Deccan Herald opined that while she was impressive, Sreeleela's Kannada pronunciation had room for improvement.^[27] She later made a special appearance in the song "Trademark" from the 2022 film James.^[28] Following the success of Pelli SandaD, Sreeleela received multiple offers in Telugu films.^[24]^[29] She next starred in Dhamaka, beside Ravi Teja. The film was a box office success.^[30]

In 2023, Sreeleela starred in Skanda, alongside Ram Pothineni.^[31] The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure.^[32] Sreeleela then appeared in Bhagavanth Kesari, alongside Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal, directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics,^[33] though it was a box office success, becoming one of the top-grossing Telugu films of 2023.^[34] Sreeleela was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for her performance.^[35] She then appeared in the film Aadikeshava, opposite Panja Vaisshnav Tej and directed by Srikanth N Reddy, which too was a critical and commercial failure.^[36] She also starred in Extra Ordinary Man, opposite Nithin, which came out on December 8, 2023. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb.^[37]

In 2024, Sreeleela played the lead opposite Mahesh Babu in Guntur Kaaram.^[38] Neeshita Nyayapati of Hindustan Times wrote, "While Sreeleela dances like a dream, her character could've had some bearing on the story in the least."^[39] The film was also a box-office flop, but her performance in the song "Kurchi Madathapetti" was praised.^[40]^[41] Following this, she appeared in the special dance number "Kissik", alongside Allu Arjun, in Pushpa 2: The Rule.^[42]

In her first film of 2025, Sreeleela reunited with Nithiin as the lead in Robinhood.^[43] The film was a critical and commercial failure.^[44] Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu stated that her character was reduced to "a fashion parade".^[45] She then played a college student in the bilingual (Telugu/Kannada) Junior.^[46] BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle stated, "The romantic subplot with Sreeleela feels forced and lacks any emotional weight, though she impresses briefly with her dance."^[47]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

In February 2022, Sreeleela adopted two disabled children.^[48] In 2025, she adopted a third child.^[49] In an interview, Sreeleela explained that the she does not live with them but that she takes care of their expenses within the orphanage where they reside.^[50]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
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List of appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year	Title	Role	Language	Notes	Template:Tool tip
2017	Chitrangada	Young Shalini Devi	Telugu	Child artist	^[14]
2019	Kiss	Nandini	Kannada		^[51]
2019	Bharaate	Radha	Kannada		^[20]
2021	Pelli SandaD	Kondaveeti Sahasra	Telugu		^[25]
2022	Dhamaka	Pranavi Reddy	Telugu		^[52]
	By Two Love	Leela	Kannada		^[53]
	James	Herself	Kannada	Special appearance in the song "Trademark"	^[54]
2023	Skanda	Sreeleela Reddy	Telugu		^[55]
	Bhagavanth Kesari	Vijayalakshmi	Telugu		^[56]
	Aadikeshava	Chitra	Telugu		^[57]
	Extra Ordinary Man	Likitha	Telugu		^[58]
2024	Guntur Kaaram	Amukta	Telugu		^[59]
2024	Pushpa 2: The Rule	Dancer	Telugu	Special appearance in the song "Kissik"	^[60]
2025	Robinhood	Neera Vasudev	Telugu		^[61]
	Junior	Spoorthy	Telugu Kannada		^[62]
	Mass Jathara	Tulasi	Telugu		^[63]
2026	Parasakthi	Ratnamala	Tamil		^[64]
	Ustaad Bhagat Singh	Geetha	Telugu	Filming	^[65]
	Untitled Anurag Basu film	Template:TableTBA	Hindi	Filming	^[66]
	Dhanush 55	Template:TableTBA	Tamil	Filming	^[67]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Award	Year	Category	Work	Result	Template:Tool tip
South Indian International Movie Awards	2021	Best Female Debut – Kannada	Kiss	Won	^[68]
	2022	Most Promising Newcomer – Female	Pelli SandaD	Won	^[69]
	2023	Best Actress – Telugu	Dhamaka	Won	^[70]
	2024	Best Actress – Telugu	Bhagavanth Kesari	Nominated	^[71]
Filmfare Awards South	2024	Best Supporting Actress – Telugu		Nominated	^[35]
IIFA Utsavam	2024	Best Actress – Telugu		Nominated	^[72]
Chittara Star Awards	2025	South Icon – Female	N/A	Nominated	^[73]

References[edit | edit source]

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↑ Sharadhaa (September 20, 2020). "A youthful but unduly stretched affair". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
↑ Vinay Lokesh (September 27, 2019). "Kiss movie review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
↑ "Interview | Expect no shades of 'KISS' in 'Bharaate', says actress Sreeleela". The New Indian Express. October 14, 2019. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
↑ ^20.0 ^20.1 "'Bharaate' review: Sri Murali film is all mass with too many subplots". The News Minute. October 18, 2019. Archived from the original on July 2, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
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↑ "'By Two Love' review: An epic misfire". Deccan Herald. February 18, 2022. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
↑ "'James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer". The Times of India. March 2022. Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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↑ "Actress Sreeleela Plays Neera Vasudev in Nithiin-starrer Robinhood!". Times Now News. June 14, 2024. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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↑ "Sreeleela adopts two differently-abled kids". The Times of India. February 12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022.
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↑ "Sreeleela accepts she is a mother of three adopted kids, but they don't live with her: 'It was my secret for the longest time'". The Indian Express. January 7, 2026. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
↑ "KISS boosts Sreeleela's confidence". Cinema Express. September 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
↑ "Sreeleela all set for Dhamaka with Ravi Teja, reveals best advice he gave her I Exclusive". December 21, 2022. Archived from the original on July 15, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
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↑ Sreeleela is her official name; she does not have a last name. Her name is also sometimes spelled Sree Leela.^[1]^[2]

External links[edit | edit source]

Sreeleela on IMDb

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[1] "'RRR' director SS. Rajamouli launches Gali Janardhan Reddy's son's film". The Times of India. March 4, 2022. Archived from the original on July 3, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.

[2] "Sree Leela is not my daughter, says this telugu business man". ZEE5. October 18, 2021. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.

[:0-4] 3.0 ^3.1 "KISS debutante determined to be a doctor". Cinema Express. October 15, 2017. Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022. Sreeleela, who is getting ready to face the camera at the tender age of 16.

[5] "Sreeleela". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.

[6] Adivi, Sashidhar (February 14, 2022). "Ravi Teja is full of energy: Sreeleela". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

[:1-7] 6.0 ^6.1 "Industrialist Clarifies PelliSandaD Heroine Sree Leela Is Not His Daughter". Sakshi Post. October 17, 2021. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

[8] "Sreeleela: "నేనూ ఒంగోలియనే..." ఒంగోలులో సందడి చేసిన హీరోయిన్ శ్రీలీల" [Sreeleela: "I am also from Ongole..." Heroine Srileela created a stir in Ongole]. News18 (in తెలుగు). October 29, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2025.

[9] "Mum's the word". The New Indian Express. June 10, 2020. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

[10] "What happened between Sreeleela and her father? The truth behind the buzz". Indulge Express. September 21, 2025. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved October 21, 2025.

[11] "Pelli SandaD heroine Sree Leela is not my daughter: Subhakara Rao Suprapaneni states in a press meet". The Times of India. October 17, 2021. Archived from the original on March 20, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

[alma-12] "Actress Sreeleela passes MBBS and becomes a qualified doctor. Which medical college was she studying at?". The Economic Times. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.

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-{{Short description|American actress (born 2001)}}
+{{Short description|Indian actress (born 2001)}}
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-{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}}
+{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}}
 {{Infobox person
-| name               = Sreeleela
+| image        = Sreeleela interview.png
-| image              = Sreeleela interview.png
+| alt          = close-up of Sreeleela wearing a patterned, low-cut, sleeveless top, smiling and looking right of camera
-| caption            = Leela in 2022
+| caption      = Sreeleela in 2022
-| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|2001|6|14|df=y}}
+| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|2001|6|14}}
-| birth_place        = United States
+| birth_place  = [[Detroit]], Michigan, US
-| occupation         = Actress
+| alma_mater   = D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai
-| years_active       = 2019–present
+| occupation   = Actress
-| spouse             =
+| years_active = 2017–present
+| children     = 2 (adopted)
 }}
-'''Sreeleela''' (alternatively spelt as '''Sree Leela''';<ref>{{Bulleted list|{{Cite web |title='RRR' director SS. Rajamouli launches Gali Janardhan Reddy's son's film. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-launches-gali-janardhan-reddys-sons-film-/articleshow/89992334.cms |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=The Times of India}}|{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2021 |title=Sree Leela is not my daughter, says this telugu business man |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/sensational-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-says-this-telugu-business-man |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=ZEE5}}}}</ref> born 14 June 2001) is an American actress of Indian origin who predominantly appears in [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] films. She debuted in 2019 with ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]'', winning Best Female Debut – Kannada at the [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]], and entered Telugu cinema with ''[[Pelli SandaD]]'' in 2021. She has since starred in the 2022 action comedy ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]''.
+'''Sreeleela'''{{efn|Sreeleela is her official name; she does not have a last name. Her name is also sometimes spelled Sree Leela.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 4, 2022 |title='RRR' director SS. Rajamouli launches Gali Janardhan Reddy's son's film. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-launches-gali-janardhan-reddys-sons-film-/articleshow/89992334.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703221508/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-launches-gali-janardhan-reddys-sons-film-/articleshow/89992334.cms |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2021 |title=Sree Leela is not my daughter, says this telugu business man |url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/sensational-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-says-this-telugu-business-man |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614132554/https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/sensational-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-says-this-telugu-business-man |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=June 14, 2022 |website=ZEE5}}</ref>}} (born June 14, 2001) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] cinema, with appearances in other languages. She began her career as a child artist, before making her lead debut in the 2019 film ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''. She then starred in ''[[Pelli SandaD]]'' (2021), ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]'' (2022), and ''[[Bhagavanth Kesari]]'' (2023), ''[[Guntur Kaaram]]'' (2024), and ''[[Mass Jathara]]'' (2025). She has won three [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].
-==Personal life==
+==Early life and education==
-Sree Leela was born on June 14, 2001<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2018 |title=Project with big star is best birthday gift: Sreeleela |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/jun/14/project-with-big-star-is-best-birthday-gift-sreeleela-1827846.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |quote="Sreeleela, who celebrates her birthday today" }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2017 |title=KISS debutante determined to be a doctor |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2017/oct/15/kiss-debutante-determined-to-be-a-doctor-2595.html |website=[[Cinema Express]] |quote=Sreeleela, who is getting ready to face the camera at the tender age of 16.}}</ref> into a [[Telugu people|Telugu]]-speaking family in the United States and was brought up in [[Bangalore]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Ravi Teja is full of energy: Sreeleela |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/140222/ravi-teja-is-full-of-energy-sreeleela.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Industrialist Clarifies PelliSandaD Heroine Sree Leela Is Not His Daughter |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/industrialist-surapaneni-subhakar-clarifies-pellisandad-heroine-sree-leela-not |website=[[Sakshi Post]]}}</ref> Her mother, Swarnalatha, is a gynecologist based in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2020 |title=Mum's the word |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jun/10/mums-the-word-2154432.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> Swarnalatha was married to industrialist Surapaneni Subhakara Rao, and Leela was born to Swarnalatha after the couple's separation.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Pelli SandaD heroine Sree Leela is not my daughter: Subhakara Rao Suprapaneni states in a press meet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pelli-sandad-heroine-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-subhakara-rao-suprapaneni-states-in-a-press-meet/articleshow/87100789.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
+Sreeleela was born on June 14, 2001<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=October 15, 2017 |title=KISS debutante determined to be a doctor |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2017/oct/15/kiss-debutante-determined-to-be-a-doctor-2595.html |website=[[Cinema Express]] |quote=Sreeleela, who is getting ready to face the camera at the tender age of 16. |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=April 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416074208/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2017/oct/15/kiss-debutante-determined-to-be-a-doctor-2595.html |url-status=live }}</ref> into a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] family in [[Detroit]], Michigan, US,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sreeleela |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/web-stories/movies/2023/10/25/actress-sreeleela-charming-pictures.html |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=manoramaonline.com}}</ref> and was brought up in [[Bengaluru]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adivi |first=Sashidhar |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Ravi Teja is full of energy: Sreeleela |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/140222/ravi-teja-is-full-of-energy-sreeleela.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320073645/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/140222/ravi-teja-is-full-of-energy-sreeleela.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Industrialist Clarifies PelliSandaD Heroine Sree Leela Is Not His Daughter |url=https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/industrialist-surapaneni-subhakar-clarifies-pellisandad-heroine-sree-leela-not |website=[[Sakshi Post]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320073643/https://english.sakshi.com/news/entertainment/industrialist-surapaneni-subhakar-clarifies-pellisandad-heroine-sree-leela-not |url-status=live }}</ref> Her maternal grandparents are from [[Ongole]], Andhra Pradesh, and she frequently visited the place during her childhood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 29, 2023 |title=Sreeleela: "నేనూ ఒంగోలియనే..." ఒంగోలులో సందడి చేసిన హీరోయిన్ శ్రీలీల |url=https://telugu.news18.com/news/andhra-pradesh/i-am-also-ongolian-says-sreeleela-in-ongole-in-bhagavant-kesari-movie-promotion-ong-tvk-ss-2264144.html |access-date=March 3, 2025 |website=[[News18]] |language=te |trans-title=Sreeleela: "I am also from Ongole..." Heroine Srileela created a stir in Ongole}}</ref> Her mother, Swarnalatha, is a [[Gynaecology|gynaecologist]] based in Bengaluru.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2020 |title=Mum's the word |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jun/10/mums-the-word-2154432.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130211706/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jun/10/mums-the-word-2154432.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Swarnalatha was married to industrialist Surapaneni Subhakara Rao, and Sreeleela was born to Swarnalatha long after the couple's separation. Rao publicly declared that Sreeleela was not his daughter, stating that he and Swarnalatha had separated long before she was born. Swarnalatha has not yet stated who Sreeleela's father is.<ref>{{cite web |title=What happened between Sreeleela and her father? The truth behind the buzz |website=Indulge Express |date=September 21, 2025 |url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2025/Sep/21/did-sreeleelas-father-truly-disown-her-the-truth-behind-the-buzz |accessdate=October 21, 2025 |archive-date=October 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251015015435/https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/celebs/2025/Sep/21/did-sreeleelas-father-truly-disown-her-the-truth-behind-the-buzz |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Pelli SandaD heroine Sree Leela is not my daughter: Subhakara Rao Suprapaneni states in a press meet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pelli-sandad-heroine-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-subhakara-rao-suprapaneni-states-in-a-press-meet/articleshow/87100789.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320074923/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pelli-sandad-heroine-sree-leela-is-not-my-daughter-subhakara-rao-suprapaneni-states-in-a-press-meet/articleshow/87100789.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Sreeleela began her training in [[Bharatanatyam]] dance as a child. In 2026, she completed her [[MBBS]] degree from D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai,<ref name="alma">{{cite news|title=Actress Sreeleela passes MBBS and becomes a qualified doctor. Which medical college was she studying at? |url=https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/actress-sreeleela-passes-mbbs-and-becomes-a-qualified-doctor-which-medical-college-was-she-studying-at/articleshow/128213025.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=February 12, 2026 |access-date=February 12, 2026}}</ref> effectively becoming a [[medical doctor]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sreeleela graduates with medical degree after 6 years of juggling acting with studies, fans impressed by her discipline |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/sreeleela-graduates-with-medical-degree-after-6-years-of-juggling-acting-with-studies-fans-impressed-by-her-discipline-101770800618835.html |website=hindustantimes.com |date=February 11, 2026 |access-date=February 11, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='Dr Sreeleela' is official: Actress wins hearts as she graduates medical school while starring in blockbusters |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/dr-sreeleela-graduates-medical-school-while-starring-in-blockbusters-10526482/ |website=indianexpress.com |date=February 11, 2026 |access-date=February 11, 2026}}</ref>
+==Career==
+===Early work (2017–2020)===
+Sreeleela made her acting debut in the 2017 Telugu film ''[[Chitrangada (film)|Chitrangada]]'', portraying the younger version of [[Sindhu Tolani]]'s character.<ref name="C">{{Cite web|url=https://manamnews.com/do-you-know-srileela-first-movie-as-a-child-artist/|title=శ్రీలీల చైల్డ్ ఆర్టిస్ట్ గా నటించిన చిత్రం ఏదో తెలుసా..?|work=Manam News|last=Mounika|date=June 14, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2024|archive-date=February 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222065555/https://manamnews.com/do-you-know-srileela-first-movie-as-a-child-artist/|url-status=live}}</ref> Director [[A. P. Arjun]] came across Sreeleela's pictures, taken by cinematographer [[Bhuvan Gowda]], on social media and cast her in a lead role in his 2019 film, ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''. The actress has stated that she chose to start her career in Kannada-language films as she grew up in Bengaluru, despite having contacts in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2018 |title=Bhuvan Gowda's pictures of me landed me in Kannada films: Actress Sree Leela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhuvan-gowdas-pictures-of-me-landed-me-my-break-in-kannada-films-sree-leela/articleshow/66770901.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |archive-date=October 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007123931/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhuvan-gowdas-pictures-of-me-landed-me-my-break-in-kannada-films-sree-leela/articleshow/66770901.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Leela began her training in [[Bharatanatyam]] dance as a child. She aspires to become a doctor<ref name=":0" /> and as of 2021, was in the final year of her [[MBBS]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=November 29, 2021 |title=Pelli SadaD heroine busy with exams! |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/pelli-sadad-heroine-busy-with-exams-717455 |website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref>
+Filming for ''Kiss'' began in 2017, while Sreeleela was in the first year of her [[pre-university course]].<ref name=":0" /> The film was released in 2019 and proved successful at the [[box office]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2020 |title=Kiss Movie: Viraat, Sree Leela-starrer Kiss crosses 100th day milestone |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kiss-crosses-100th-day-milestone/articleshow/74183010.cms |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=July 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715201652/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kiss-crosses-100th-day-milestone/articleshow/74183010.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated that Sreeleela made a confident debut, writing, "Sreeleela looks stylish and garners equal attention."<ref>{{cite news |author=Sharadhaa |date=September 20, 2020 |title=A youthful but unduly stretched affair |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2019/sep/29/kiss-kannada-movie-review-an-youthful-but-unduly-stretched-affair-14588.html |access-date=September 18, 2020 |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004082613/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2019/sep/29/kiss-kannada-movie-review-an-youthful-but-unduly-stretched-affair-14588.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' critic Vinay Lokesh echoed the sentiment by stating that Sreeleela shined in her role.<ref>{{cite news |author=Vinay Lokesh |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Kiss movie review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kiss/movie-review/71336392.cms |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=July 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716185925/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kiss/movie-review/71336392.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> A month later, her second film, ''[[Bharaate]]'', opposite [[Sriimurali]], was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Interview {{!}} Expect no shades of 'KISS' in 'Bharaate', says actress Sreeleela |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/oct/14/interview--expect-no-shades-of-kiss-in-bharaate-says-actress-sreeleela-2047094.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=September 13, 2020 |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017135147/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/oct/14/interview--expect-no-shades-of-kiss-in-bharaate-says-actress-sreeleela-2047094.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Reviewing her performance for ''[[The News Minute]]'', Aravind Shwetha wrote: "Sree is good and holds her own along with Sri Murali when it comes to acting and screen presence."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2019 |title='Bharaate' review: Sri Murali film is all mass with too many subplots |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bharaate-review-sri-murali-film-all-mass-too-many-subplots-110766 |website=[[The News Minute]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=July 2, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702031157/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bharaate-review-sri-murali-film-all-mass-too-many-subplots-110766 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' wrote that, "This is Sreeleela's second film, and she seems to be getting comfortable with being in front of the camera, and delivers what the role demands."<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2019 |title='Bharaate' film review: All-round entertainer from Chethan Kumar and Sriimurali |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/oct/19/bharaate-film-review-all-round-entertainer-from-chethan-kumar-and-sriimurali-2049682.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211219043136/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/oct/19/bharaate-film-review-all-round-entertainer-from-chethan-kumar-and-sriimurali-2049682.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In February 2022, Leela adopted two [[disabled]] children.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2022 |title=Sreeleela adopts two differently-abled kids |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sreeleela-adopts-two-differently-abled-kids/articleshow/89522776.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
+===Career fluctuations (2021–present)===
+[[File:Sreeleela in an interview for Dhamaka film.png|thumb|left|Sreeleela in 2022]]
-==Career==
+In 2021, Sreeleela was cast in the [[romantic musical]] film ''[[Pelli SandaD]]'', marking her debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2021 |title=Not much difference between Sandalwood and Tollywood: Sreeleela |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/may/08/not-much-difference-between-sandalwood-and-tollywood-sreeleela-2299767.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=June 29, 2021 |archive-date=June 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629181025/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/may/08/not-much-difference-between-sandalwood-and-tollywood-sreeleela-2299767.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The actress described her character as a "role to die for".<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2021 |title=I got a role to die for in my Telugu film debut: Sreeleela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-got-a-role-to-die-for-in-my-telugu-film-debut-sreeleela/articleshow/80236953.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320080218/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-got-a-role-to-die-for-in-my-telugu-film-debut-sreeleela/articleshow/80236953.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> While the film received negative reviews, Sreeleela's role garnered appreciation from critics.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Does Sreeleela demand Rs 1 crore for a film? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/does-sreeleela-demand-rs-1-crore-for-a-film/articleshow/89317955.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320091301/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/does-sreeleela-demand-rs-1-crore-for-a-film/articleshow/89317955.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Sangeetha Devi of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called the film a "costly showreel" of the lead pair, [[Roshan Meka|Roshan]] and Sreeleela, opining that they looked fresh and effervescent but lacked chemistry.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Chowdhary |first=Y. Sunita |date=October 16, 2021 |title='Pelli SandaD' movie review: Done and dusted old school romance |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/pelli-sandad-movie-review-done-and-dusted-old-school-romance/article37017971.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310112006/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/pelli-sandad-movie-review-done-and-dusted-old-school-romance/article37017971.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
-[[File:sreeleela.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Sreeleela in 2021]]
-Director [[A. P. Arjun]] came across Leela's pictures, taken by cinematographer [[Bhuvan Gowda]], on social media and cast her in his 2019 film, ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''. The actress has stated that she chose to start her career in Kannada-language films as she grew up in Bangalore, despite having contacts in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2018 |title=Bhuvan Gowda's pictures of me landed me in Kannada films: Actress Sree Leela |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bhuvan-gowdas-pictures-of-me-landed-me-my-break-in-kannada-films-sree-leela/amp_articleshow/66770901.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
+In 2022, she starred in the Kannada romantic comedy ''[[By Two Love]]''. Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' felt it was "a delight to watch" her in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2022 |title=By Two Love is all about relationship management |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/feb/19/by-two-love-is-all-aboutrelationship-management-2421129.html |access-date= |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |archive-date=February 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220221075405/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/feb/19/by-two-love-is-all-aboutrelationship-management-2421129.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A review from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' opined that while she was impressive, Sreeleela's Kannada pronunciation had room for improvement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title='By Two Love' review: An epic misfire |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/by-two-love-review-an-epic-misfire-1082997.html |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224230853/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/by-two-love-review-an-epic-misfire-1082997.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She later made a special appearance in the song "Trademark" from the 2022 film ''[[James (2022 film)|James]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/james-rachita-ram-sreeleela-and-others-shine-in-the-trademark-single-from-the-puneeth-rajkumar-starrer/articleshow/89915962.cms | title='James': Rachita Ram, Sreeleela, and others shine in the Trademark single from the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer | newspaper=The Times of India | date=March 2022 | access-date=June 13, 2023 | archive-date=June 13, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613161759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/james-rachita-ram-sreeleela-and-others-shine-in-the-trademark-single-from-the-puneeth-rajkumar-starrer/articleshow/89915962.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> Following the success of ''Pelli SandaD'', Sreeleela received multiple offers in Telugu films.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Chanti |first=Rajani |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Sree Leela: వివాదంలో పెళ్ళిసందD హీరోయిన్...శ్రీలీల నా కూతురు కాదంటూ... |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/surapaneni-shubhakara-rao-says-pelli-sandad-heroine-sreeleela-is-no-his-daughter-559537.html |website=[[TV9 Telugu]] |language=te |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127104637/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/surapaneni-shubhakara-rao-says-pelli-sandad-heroine-sreeleela-is-no-his-daughter-559537.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She next starred in ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]'', beside [[Ravi Teja]]. The film was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OTT: ఈ వారం ఓటీటీలో బ్లాక్ బస్టర్ సినిమాలు.. వీకెండ్ ఎంజాయ్మెంట్ వేరే లెవల్! |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/ott/telugu-films-18pages-dhamaka-arriving-on-ott-this-week/articleshow/97193849.cms |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=Samayam Telugu |language=te |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607160741/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/ott/telugu-films-18pages-dhamaka-arriving-on-ott-this-week/articleshow/97193849.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Filming for ''Kiss'' began in 2017, while Leela was in the first year of her [[pre-university course]].<ref name=":0" /> The film was released in 2019 and proved successful at the [[box office]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2020 |title=Kiss Movie: Viraat, Sree Leela-starrer Kiss crosses 100th day milestone |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kiss-crosses-100th-day-milestone/articleshow/74183010.cms |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]]}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated that Leela made a confident debut, writing, "Sreeleela looks stylish and garners equal attention."<ref>{{cite news |author=Sharadhaa |date=September 20, 2020 |title=A youthful but unduly stretched affair |work=[[Cinema Express]] |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/kannada/2019/sep/29/kiss-kannada-movie-review-an-youthful-but-unduly-stretched-affair-14588.html}}</ref> ''[[Times of India]]'' critic Vinay Lokesh echoed the sentiment by stating that Leela shined in her role.<ref>{{cite news |author=Vinay Lokesh |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Kiss movie review |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/kiss/movie-review/71336392.cms}}</ref> A month later, her second film, ''[[Bharaate]]'', opposite [[Sriimurali]], was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2019 |title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Expect no shades of 'KISS' in 'Bharaate', says actress Sreeleela |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/oct/14/interview--expect-no-shades-of-kiss-in-bharaate-says-actress-sreeleela-2047094.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> Reviewing her performance for ''[[The News Minute]]'', Aravind Shwetha wrote: "Leela is good and holds her own along with Sri Murali when it comes to acting and screen presence."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2019 |title='Bharaate' review: Sri Murali film is all mass with too many subplots |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bharaate-review-sri-murali-film-all-mass-too-many-subplots-110766 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' wrote that, "This is Sreeleela's second film, and she seems to be getting comfortable with being in front of the camera, and delivers what the role demands."<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2019 |title='Bharaate' film review: All-round entertainer from Chethan Kumar and Sriimurali |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/oct/19/bharaate-film-review-all-round-entertainer-from-chethan-kumar-and-sriimurali-2049682.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
+In 2023, Sreeleela starred in ''[[Skanda (film)|Skanda]]'', alongside [[Ram Pothineni]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telanganatoday.com/boyapati-rapo-movie-climax-shot-for-24-days | title=Boyapati Rapo movie climax shot for 24 days | date=June 2, 2023 | access-date=June 13, 2023 | archive-date=June 3, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603075616/https://telanganatoday.com/boyapati-rapo-movie-climax-shot-for-24-days | url-status=live }}</ref> The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and was a [[Box-office bomb|commercial failure]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/skanda-the-expected-ott-release-date-of-the-ram-pothineni-starrer-is-here/24b4f57efc355|title=Skanda: The expected OTT release date of the Ram Pothineni starrer is here|website=OTTPlay|quote=film tanked at the box office|access-date=October 21, 2023|archive-date=October 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014205211/https://www.ottplay.com/news/skanda-the-expected-ott-release-date-of-the-ram-pothineni-starrer-is-here/24b4f57efc355|url-status=live}}</ref> Sreeleela then appeared in ''[[Bhagavanth Kesari]]'', alongside [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]], directed by [[Anil Ravipudi]]. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhagavanth-kesari-where-director-anil-ravipudi-proves-its-possible-to-do-a-meaningful-massy-film/c65f68de3e184 |date=October 21, 2023 |title=Bhagavanth Kesari: Where director Anil Ravipudi proves it's possible to make a meaningful massy film |website=OTTplay.com |access-date=October 21, 2023 |archive-date=October 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231023003331/https://www.ottplay.com/news/bhagavanth-kesari-where-director-anil-ravipudi-proves-its-possible-to-do-a-meaningful-massy-film/c65f68de3e184 |url-status=live }}</ref> though it was a box office success, becoming one of the [[List of Telugu films of 2023|top-grossing Telugu films of 2023]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sreeleela snapped at Bhagavanth Kesari's success event; PICS |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nandamuri-balakrishna-and-sreeleela-snapped-at-bhagavanth-kesaris-success-event-pics-1257572 |access-date=November 18, 2023 |website=Pinkvilla |archive-date=November 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118172937/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nandamuri-balakrishna-and-sreeleela-snapped-at-bhagavanth-kesaris-success-event-pics-1257572 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sreeleela was nominated for a [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]] for her performance.<ref name="filmfare">{{Cite web |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards Telugu 2024 are out! |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-telugu-2024-are-out-67264.html |access-date=July 17, 2024 |website=[[Filmfare]] |archive-date=July 20, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720173517/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-filmfare-awards-telugu-2024-are-out-67264.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She then appeared in the film ''[[Aadikeshava]]'', opposite [[Panja Vaisshnav Tej]] and directed by Srikanth N Reddy, which too was a critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 28, 2023|title=Aadikeshava OTT release date-When and where to watch the Vaisshnav Tej, Sreeleela starrer|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/aadikeshava-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-vaisshnav-tej-sreeleela-starrer/b8a51a62fc847|website=[[OTTPlay]]|access-date=December 4, 2023|archive-date=December 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231204135946/https://www.ottplay.com/news/aadikeshava-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-the-vaisshnav-tej-sreeleela-starrer/b8a51a62fc847|url-status=live}}</ref> She also starred in ''[[Extra Ordinary Man]]'', opposite [[Nithin]], which came out on December 8, 2023. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and was a [[box-office bomb]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Extra Ordinary Man OTT release date – Here's when the Nithin-Sreeleela starrer will stream online |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/extra-ordinary-man-on-ott-the-expected-release-date-of-the-nithin-sreeleela-starrer-is-here/0d7177745f427 |website=ottplay.com |date=January 13, 2024 |access-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809132335/https://www.ottplay.com/news/extra-ordinary-man-on-ott-the-expected-release-date-of-the-nithin-sreeleela-starrer-is-here/0d7177745f427 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In 2021, Leela was cast in the [[romantic musical]] film ''[[Pelli SandaD]]'', marking her debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2021 |title=Not much difference between Sandalwood and Tollywood: Sreeleela |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/may/08/not-much-difference-between-sandalwood-and-tollywood-sreeleela-2299767.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> The actress described her character as a "role to die for".<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2021 |title=I got a role to die for in my Telugu film debut: Sreeleela |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-got-a-role-to-die-for-in-my-telugu-film-debut-sreeleela/articleshow/80236953.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> While the film received negative reviews, Leela's role garnered appreciation from critics.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Does Sreeleela demand Rs 1 crore for a film? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/does-sreeleela-demand-rs-1-crore-for-a-film/articleshow/89317955.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called the film a "costly showreel" of the lead pair, [[Roshan Meka|Roshan]] and Leela, opining that they looked fresh and effervescent but lacked chemistry.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Chowdhary |first=Y. Sunita |date=October 16, 2021 |title='Pelli SandaD' movie review: Done and dusted old school romance |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/pelli-sandad-movie-review-done-and-dusted-old-school-romance/article37017971.ece |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
+In 2024, Sreeleela played the lead opposite [[Mahesh Babu]] in ''[[Guntur Kaaram]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ssmb28-title-guntur-kaaram-mahesh-babu-teaser-krishna-birth-anniversary-8638970/ | title=SSMB28 titled Guntur Kaaram; Mahesh Babu releases adrenaline-fuelled teaser on father Krishna's birth anniversary | date=May 31, 2023 | access-date=June 13, 2023 | archive-date=June 6, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606164414/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/ssmb28-title-guntur-kaaram-mahesh-babu-teaser-krishna-birth-anniversary-8638970/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Neeshita Nyayapati of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote, "While Sreeleela dances like a dream, her character could've had some bearing on the story in the least."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/guntur-kaaram-review-mahesh-is-the-saving-grace-of-this-bland-film-nothing-new-to-offer-trivikram-srinivas-sreeleela-101705044706279.html|title=Guntur Kaaram review: Mahesh Babu is the saving grace of this bland film with nothing new to offer|date=January 12, 2024|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=January 15, 2024|archive-date=January 17, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117051600/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/guntur-kaaram-review-mahesh-is-the-saving-grace-of-this-bland-film-nothing-new-to-offer-trivikram-srinivas-sreeleela-101705044706279.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was also a box-office flop, but her performance in the song "[[Kurchi Madathapetti]]" was praised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/guntur-kaaram-final-box-office-collections-mahesh-babu-close-with-172cr-worldwide-1277197|title=Guntur Kaaram final box office collections: Mahesh Babu close with 172Cr Worldwide|work=Pinkvilla|date=February 8, 2024|access-date=May 29, 2024|archive-date=February 13, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213045042/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/guntur-kaaram-final-box-office-collections-mahesh-babu-close-with-172cr-worldwide-1277197|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=December 30, 2023 |title='Guntur Kaaram': Mahesh Babu, Sree Leela bring electrifying moves in song 'Kurchi Madatha Petti' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/guntur-kaaram-mahesh-babu-sree-leela-bring-electrifying-moves-in-song-kurchi-madatha-petti/1905920/ |access-date=September 6, 2024 |website=ThePrint |archive-date=February 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211172229/https://theprint.in/feature/guntur-kaaram-mahesh-babu-sree-leela-bring-electrifying-moves-in-song-kurchi-madatha-petti/1905920/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following this, she appeared in the special dance number "[[Kissik]]", alongside [[Allu Arjun]], in ''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Dancing Queen' Sreeleela Sets the Stage on Fire with 'Kissik' Song from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/dancing-queen-sreeleela-sets-the-stage-on-fire-with-kissik-song-from-pushpa-2-the-rule-2824283.html |access-date=January 27, 2025 |website=Zee News |archive-date=December 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210084251/https://zeenews.india.com/regional/dancing-queen-sreeleela-sets-the-stage-on-fire-with-kissik-song-from-pushpa-2-the-rule-2824283.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-In 2022, Leela starred in the Kannada romantic comedy ''[[By Two Love]]''. Appreciating her performance, Sunayana Suresh of ''The Times of India'' stated: "Sreeleela steals the show with a role that offers her to be more than just eye candy in a film. She shines especially in the emotional scenes."<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title=ByTwo Love Movie Review : An attempt to understand modern love |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/bytwo-love/movie-review/89661122.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' felt it was "a delight to watch" her in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 19, 2022 |title=By Two Love is all about relationship management |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/feb/19/by-two-love-is-all-aboutrelationship-management-2421129.html |access-date= |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> A review from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' opined that while she was impressive, Leela's Kannada pronunciation had room for improvement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title='By Two Love' review: An epic misfire |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/by-two-love-review-an-epic-misfire-1082997.html |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
+In her first film of 2025, Sreeleela reunited with Nithiin as the lead in ''[[Robinhood (2025 film)|Robinhood]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=June 14, 2024 |title=Actress Sreeleela Plays Neera Vasudev in Nithiin-starrer Robinhood! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/actress-sreeleela-plays-neera-vasudev-in-nithiin-starrer-robinhood-article-110991017 |work=[[Times Now]] News |access-date=April 7, 2025 |archive-date=June 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614102007/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/actress-sreeleela-plays-neera-vasudev-in-nithiin-starrer-robinhood-article-110991017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robinhood 1st Weekend Box Office: Nithiin and Sreeleela's movie {{as written|reci|eves &#91;sic&#93;}} a poor reception; Grosses Rs 8 crore worldwide |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/robinhood-1st-weekend-box-office-nithiin-and-sreeleelas-movie-recieves-a-poor-reception-grosses-rs-8-crore-worldwide-1380111 |website=PINKVILLA |access-date=April 2, 2025 |date=April 1, 2025 |archive-date=April 2, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402014039/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/robinhood-1st-weekend-box-office-nithiin-and-sreeleelas-movie-recieves-a-poor-reception-grosses-rs-8-crore-worldwide-1380111 |url-status=live }}</ref> Srivathsan Nadadhur of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that her character was reduced to "a fashion parade".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nadadhur |first=Srivathsan |date=March 28, 2025 |title='Robinhood' movie review: Nithiin, Sreeleela's action-comedy is a misfire |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/robinhood-movie-review-nithiin-sreeleelas-action-comedy-is-a-misfire/article69385192.ece |access-date=March 30, 2025 |work=The Hindu |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=March 30, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250330080335/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/robinhood-movie-review-nithiin-sreeleelas-action-comedy-is-a-misfire/article69385192.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> She then played a college student in the bilingual (Telugu/Kannada) ''[[Junior (2025 film)|Junior]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |title='Junior' movie review: Genelia, Kireeti-starrer is a partly-entertaining, albeit dated drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/junior-movie-review-genelia-kireeti-starrer-is-a-partly-entertaining-albeit-dated-drama/article69826037.ece |work=The Hindu |date=July 18, 2025 |archive-date=July 19, 2025 |access-date=July 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719094313/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/junior-movie-review-genelia-kireeti-starrer-is-a-partly-entertaining-albeit-dated-drama/article69826037.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> BVS Prakash of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' stated, "The romantic subplot with Sreeleela feels forced and lacks any emotional weight, though she impresses briefly with her dance."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=July 18, 2025 |title=Junior Movie Review: A Tedious Star Launch with No Spark |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/junior-movie-review-a-tedious-star-launch-with-no-spark-1892241 |access-date=July 18, 2025 |website=deccanchronicle.com |archive-date=July 19, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719232547/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/junior-movie-review-a-tedious-star-launch-with-no-spark-1892241 |url-status=live }}</ref>
-Following the success of ''Pelli SandaD'', Leela received multiple offers in Telugu films.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Chanti |first=Rajani |date=October 17, 2021 |title=Sree Leela: వివాదంలో పెళ్ళిసందD హీరోయిన్...శ్రీలీల నా కూతురు కాదంటూ... |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/surapaneni-shubhakara-rao-says-pelli-sandad-heroine-sreeleela-is-no-his-daughter-559537.html |website=[[TV9 Telugu]] |language=te}}</ref> The actress has signed on to four projects that are in various stages of production, including the [[Ravi Teja]]-starrer ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]''.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Nadadhur |first=Srivathsan |date=February 14, 2021 |title=Dhamaka: Sreeleela paired opposite Ravi Teja, here's her first look as Pranavi |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/dhamaka-sreeleela-paired-opposite-ravi-teja-heres-her-first-look-as-pranavi/82b70278b9282 |website=[[HT Media|OTTPlay]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2022 |title=Raja Deluxe to Dhamaka: A Look at Upcoming Movies of Kannada Actress Sreeleela |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/raja-deluxe-to-dhamaka-a-look-at-upcoming-movies-of-kannada-actress-sreeleela-4784498.html |website=[[News18]]}}</ref> She has been cast in the Telugu-Kannada bilingual film [[Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram|''Junior'']], opposite [[G. Janardhana Reddy]]'s son, Kireeti Reddy,<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2022 |title='RRR' director SS. Rajamouli launches Gali Janardhan Reddy's son's film. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rrr-director-ss-rajamouli-launches-gali-janardhan-reddys-sons-film-/articleshow/89992334.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2022 |title=Kireeti Reddy's launchpad titled Junior |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/oct/01/kireeti-reddys-launchpad-titled-junior-35195.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] }}</ref> and a Telugu film directed by [[Vakkantham Vamsi]], opposite [[Nithiin]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2022 |title=Nithin announces new project with actress Sree Leela |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/nithin-announces-new-project-with-actress-sree-leela-article-90637334 |publisher=Zoom TV}}</ref>
+==Personal life==
+In February 2022, Sreeleela adopted two [[disabled]] children.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2022 |title=Sreeleela adopts two differently-abled kids |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sreeleela-adopts-two-differently-abled-kids/articleshow/89522776.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320073643/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sreeleela-adopts-two-differently-abled-kids/articleshow/89522776.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2025, she adopted a third child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shek |first=Basha |date=April 28, 2025 |title=Sreeleela: 'మా ఇంటికి మరో చిట్టితల్లి వచ్చింది'.. మూడో పాపను దత్తత తీసుకున్న శ్రీలీల! పోస్ట్ వైరల్ |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/actress-sreeleela-may-have-adopted-another-girl-into-her-home-according-to-reports-1523035.html |access-date=January 19, 2026 |website=[[TV9 Telugu]] |language=te |trans-title=Sreeleela: 'Another little girl has come to our house'.. Sreeleela adopts third child! Post goes viral |archive-date=May 3, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250503215313/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/actress-sreeleela-may-have-adopted-another-girl-into-her-home-according-to-reports-1523035.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In an interview, Sreeleela explained that the she does not live with them but that she takes care of their expenses within the orphanage where they reside.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2026 |title=Sreeleela accepts she is a mother of three adopted kids, but they don't live with her: 'It was my secret for the longest time' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/sreeleela-accepts-is-a-mother-of-three-adopted-kids-but-they-dont-live-with-her-10459968/ |access-date=January 19, 2026 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=January 13, 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260113232816/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/sreeleela-accepts-is-a-mother-of-three-adopted-kids-but-they-dont-live-with-her-10459968/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 ==Filmography==
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+|+ {{Sronly|List of appearances, with year, title, and role shown}}
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+|-
+| 2017
+|''[[Chitrangada (film)|Chitrangada]]''
+|Young Shalini Devi
+|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
+|Child artist
+|<ref name="C" />
 |-
 | rowspan="2" |2019
-|''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''
+| ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''
 | Nandini
-|[[Kannada]]
+| [[Kannada]]
-|
 |
+| <ref>{{Cite web |title=KISS boosts Sreeleela's confidence |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/sep/24/kiss-boosts-sreeleelas-confidence-14506.html |access-date=May 11, 2023 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=September 24, 2019 |archive-date=May 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230511164410/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/sep/24/kiss-boosts-sreeleelas-confidence-14506.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|''[[Bharaate]]''
+| ''[[Bharaate]]''
 | Radha
-|Kannada||
+|Kannada
-|<ref name=":3" />
+|
+| <ref name=":3" />
 |-
-|2021
+| 2021
-|''[[Pelli SandaD]]''
+| ''[[Pelli SandaD]]''
-|Kondaveeti Sahasra
+| Kondaveeti Sahasra
-|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
+| Telugu
 |
 |<ref name=":4" />
 |-
-|rowspan="3" | 2022
+| rowspan="3" |2022
-|''[[By Two Love]]''
+| ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]''
-|Leela
+| Pranavi Reddy
+|Telugu
+|
+| <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sreeleela-all-set-for-dhamaka-with-ravi-teja-reveals-best-advice-he-gave-her-2311896-2022-12-21 | title=Sreeleela all set for Dhamaka with Ravi Teja, reveals best advice he gave her I Exclusive | date=December 21, 2022 | access-date=June 13, 2023 | archive-date=July 15, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715063230/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/sreeleela-all-set-for-dhamaka-with-ravi-teja-reveals-best-advice-he-gave-her-2311896-2022-12-21 | url-status=live }}</ref>
+|-
+| ''[[By Two Love]]''
+| Leela
+| Kannada
+|
+| <ref>{{cite news |author=Sharadha A. |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Dhanveerrah and Sreeleela to star in 'By2Love' |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/19/dhanveerrah-and-sreeleela-to-star-in-by2love-2238159.html |access-date=June 29, 2021 |archive-date=February 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206194331/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/19/dhanveerrah-and-sreeleela-to-star-in-by2love-2238159.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
+|-
+| ''[[James (2022 film)|James]]''
+| Herself
 |Kannada
+| Special appearance in the song "Trademark"
+| <ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2022 |title=Puneeth Rajkumar's 'James': An absolute action adieu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/mar/19/puneeth-rajkumars-james-an-absolute-action-adieu-2431687.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320171636/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/mar/19/puneeth-rajkumars-james-an-absolute-action-adieu-2431687.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|-
+| rowspan="4" |2023
+| ''[[Skanda (film)|Skanda]]''
+| Sreeleela Reddy
+| Telugu
 |
-|<ref>{{cite news |author=Sharadha A. |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Dhanveerrah and Sreeleela to star in 'By2Love' |work=The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2020/dec/19/dhanveerrah-and-sreeleela-to-star-in-by2love-2238159.html |access-date=June 29, 2021}}</ref>
+| <ref>{{cite web|title=#BoyapatiRAPO: Sreeleela joins the shoot of Ram Pothineni, Boypati Sreenu's film|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/boyapatirapo-sreeleela-joins-the-shoot-of-ram-pothineni-boyapati-sreenus-film/articleshow/96770494.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=January 5, 2023|access-date=June 13, 2023|archive-date=July 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715063230/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/boyapatirapo-sreeleela-joins-the-shoot-of-ram-pothineni-boyapati-sreenus-film/articleshow/96770494.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 |-
-|''[[James (2022 film)|James]]''
+|''[[Bhagavanth Kesari]]''
-|Herself
+| Vijayalakshmi
-|Kannada
+|Telugu
-|Special appearance in the song "Trademark"
+|
-|<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2022 |title=Puneeth Rajkumar's 'James': An absolute action adieu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/mar/19/puneeth-rajkumars-james-an-absolute-action-adieu-2431687.html |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
+| <ref>{{Cite news |date=June 7, 2023 |title=Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anil Ravipudi, and Sree Leela's '#NBK108' title launch to take place in 108 locations |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nandamuri-balakrishna-anil-ravipudi-and-sree-leelas-nbk108-title-launch-to-take-place-in-108-locations/articleshow/100812328.cms |access-date=June 8, 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608015432/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nandamuri-balakrishna-anil-ravipudi-and-sree-leelas-nbk108-title-launch-to-take-place-in-108-locations/articleshow/100812328.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]''
+| ''[[Aadikeshava]]''
-|Pranavi
+| Chitra
 |Telugu
 |
-|<ref name=":5" />
+| <ref>{{Cite news |title=Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Sreeleela, movie launched the film is scheduled for 2023 Sankranthi release. |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/panja-vaisshnav-tej-sreeleela-movie-launched-the-film-is-scheduled-for-2023-sankranthi-release-/articleshow/92382429.cms |access-date=March 12, 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=November 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108200505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/panja-vaisshnav-tej-sreeleela-movie-launched-the-film-is-scheduled-for-2023-sankranthi-release-/articleshow/92382429.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-| rowspan="9" |2023
+|''[[Extra Ordinary Man]]''
-|{{Pending film|SSMB28}}
+|Likitha
-|{{TBA}}
 |Telugu
-|Filming
+|
-|<ref>{{Cite web |title=After Dhamaka success, Sreeleela bags Mahesh Babu's SSMB 28 with Trivikram Srinivas {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-dhamaka-success-sreeleela-bags-mahesh-babus-ssmb-28-with-trivikram-srinivas-exclusive-2318998-2023-01-09 |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=India Today}}</ref>
+| <ref>{{cite news |date=August 25, 2023 |title=Extraordinary Man: Nithiin and Sreeleela's film warps up 60% of shooting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/extraordinary-man-nithiin-and-sreeleelas-film-warps-up-60-of-shooting/articleshow/103051945.cms?from=mdr|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=November 27, 2023 }}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|PVT04}}
+| rowspan="2" |2024
-|{{TBA}}
+| ''[[Guntur Kaaram]]''
+| Amukta
 |Telugu
-|Filming
+|
-|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Sreeleela, movie launched the film is scheduled for 2023 Sankranthi release. |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/panja-vaisshnav-tej-sreeleela-movie-launched-the-film-is-scheduled-for-2023-sankranthi-release-/articleshow/92382429.cms |access-date=2023-03-12 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
+| <ref>{{Cite web |title=After Dhamaka success, Sreeleela bags Mahesh Babu's SSMB 28 with Trivikram Srinivas {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-dhamaka-success-sreeleela-bags-mahesh-babus-ssmb-28-with-trivikram-srinivas-exclusive-2318998-2023-01-09 |access-date=January 18, 2023 |website=India Today |date=January 9, 2023 |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118234945/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-dhamaka-success-sreeleela-bags-mahesh-babus-ssmb-28-with-trivikram-srinivas-exclusive-2318998-2023-01-09 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|Nithiin 32}}
+|''[[Pushpa 2: The Rule]]''
-|{{TBA}}
+|Dancer
 |Telugu
-|Filming
+|Special appearance in the song "[[Kissik]]"
-|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=10TV |last2=Nill |first2=Saketh |date=2022-04-03 |title=Nithin : నితిన్ కొత్త సినిమా ప్రారంభం.. 'పెళ్లి సందD' హీరోయిన్‌తో |url=https://10tv.in/movies/nithin-32-with-sreeleela-402677.html |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=10TV Telugu |language=te}}</ref>
+|<ref>{{cite web |title=Pushpa 2: The Rule: First look poster of Sreeleela unveiled from 'Kissik' song in Allu Arjun starrer |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/pushpa-2-rule-first-look-poster-sreeleela-unveiled-kissik-song-allu-arjun-starrer-dance-feast-musical-delight/ |access-date=November 10, 2024 |work=Bollywood Hungama |archive-date=November 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110134413/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/pushpa-2-rule-first-look-poster-sreeleela-unveiled-kissik-song-allu-arjun-starrer-dance-feast-musical-delight/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|Anaganaga Oka Raju}}
+| rowspan="3" |2025
-|{{TBA}}
+| ''[[Robinhood (2025 film)|Robinhood]]''
+|Neera Vasudev
 |Telugu
-|Filming
+|
-|<ref>{{cite web |title=Sreeleela జాతిరత్నాలు హీరోతో 'పెళ్లిసందD' హీరోయిన్ రొమాన్స్ |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/pelli-sandad-heroine-to-romance-with-naveen-polishetty-628774 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |date=June 12, 2022 |language=te}}</ref>
+|<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 18, 2025 |title=Robinhood: After postponement from Christmas 2024, Nithiin starrer to clash with THIS film? Check details |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/robinhood-after-postponement-from-christmas-2024-nithiin-starrer-to-clash-with-this-film-check-details-1368163 |access-date=January 21, 2025 |website=PINKVILLA |archive-date=January 22, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122231512/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/robinhood-after-postponement-from-christmas-2024-nithiin-starrer-to-clash-with-this-film-check-details-1368163 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 |-
-| rowspan="2" {{Pending film| [[Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram|Junior]]}}
+| ''[[Junior (2025 film)|Junior]]''
-| rowspan="2" {{TBA}}
+| Spoorthy
-|Kannada
+| Telugu<br />Kannada
-| rowspan="2" |[[Multiple-language version|Bilingual film]]; filming
+|
-| rowspan="2" |<ref name=":8" />
+| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Cinema Buzz Junior Movie: Kireeti Reddy's Debut Film 'Junior' to Release in July |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kannada-telugu-bilingual-film-junior-to-release-in-july-3542967 |access-date=May 16, 2025 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
 |-
+|''[[Mass Jathara]]''
+| Tulasi
 |Telugu
+|
+|<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 1, 2025 |title='Mass Jathara' release date: Find out when Ravi Teja and Sreeleela starrer film hits theatres |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mass-jathara-release-date-find-out-when-ravi-teja-and-sreeleela-starrer-film-hits-theatres/articleshow/124262837.cms |access-date=October 6, 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=October 1, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001182702/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mass-jathara-release-date-find-out-when-ravi-teja-and-sreeleela-starrer-film-hits-theatres/articleshow/124262837.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|-
+| rowspan="4" |2026
+|''[[Parasakthi (2026 film)|Parasakthi]]''
+|Ratnamala
+|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
+|
+|<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |accessdate=December 16, 2024 |title=Sreeleela to make her Tamil debut with Soorarai Pottru fame Sudha Kongara's next directorial |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/sreeleela-make-tamil-debut-soorarai-pottru-fame-sudha-kongarae-next-directorial/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |archive-date=December 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216033941/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/sreeleela-make-tamil-debut-soorarai-pottru-fame-sudha-kongarae-next-directorial/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|Untitled [[Boyapati Srinu]] film|no}}
+|{{Pending film|[[Ustaad Bhagat Singh]]}}
-|{{TBA}}
+| Geetha
 |Telugu
 |Filming
-|<ref>{{cite web |title=Ram Potheneni Kick-Starts the Shooting of His Next with Boyapati|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/ram-potheneni-kick-starts-the-shooting-of-his-next-with-boyapati-764378 |website=[[The Hans India]] |date=6 October 2022}}</ref>
+|<ref>{{cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan begins shooting for 'Ustad Bhagat Singh' with Sreeleela, makers share first day video |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/pawan-kalyan-begins-shooting-for-ustad-bhagat-singh-with-sreeleela-makers-share-first-day-video-watch-2025-06-11-994243 |website=indiatvnews.com |date=June 11, 2025 |access-date=June 11, 2025 |archive-date=June 11, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250611232458/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/pawan-kalyan-begins-shooting-for-ustad-bhagat-singh-with-sreeleela-makers-share-first-day-video-watch-2025-06-11-994243 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|NBK108}}
+|{{Pending film|italic=no|Untitled [[Anurag Basu]] film}}
-|{{TBA}}
+|{{TableTBA}}
-|Telugu
+|[[Hindi]]
 |Filming
-|<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nbk108-sreeleela-lands-a-crucial-role-in-nandamuri-balakrishna-starrer/articleshow/98522039.cms</ref>
+|<ref name="aashiqui">{{Cite news|last=Mathur|first=Abhimanyu|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-curious-case-of-aashiqui-3-why-kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-new-film-avoids-using-the-much-publicised-title-101739708052716.html|title=The curious case of Aashiqui 3: Why Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's new film avoids using the much-publicised title|date=February 16, 2025|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=February 24, 2025|archive-date=February 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216140818/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/the-curious-case-of-aashiqui-3-why-kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-new-film-avoids-using-the-much-publicised-title-101739708052716.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 |-
-|{{Pending film|Ustaad Bhagat Singh}}
+|{{Pending film|Dhanush 55}}
-|{{TBA}}
+|{{TableTBA}}
-|Telugu
+|Tamil
-|Announced
+|Filming
-|<ref>https://www.hmtvlive.com/movies/sreeleela-is-going-to-act-with-pawan-kalyan-93707</ref>
+|<ref name="D55">{{Cite web|last=Mathur|first=Abhimanyu|title=Sreeleela joins Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy's D55 as female lead|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Jan/31/sreeleela-joins-dhanush-rajkumar-periasamys-d55-as-female-lead|url-status=live|date=31 January 2026|access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref>
 |}
 ==Awards and nominations==
-{| class="wikitable"
+{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
 |-
-! Year
+! scope="col" | Award
-! Film
+! scope="col" | Year
-! Award
+! scope="col" | Category
-! Category
+! scope="col" | Work
-! Result
+! scope="col" | Result
 ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Tool tip|Ref.|References}}
 |-
-| 2019
+! scope="row" rowspan="4" |  [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
-| [[Kiss (2019 film)|''Kiss'']]
+| [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|2021]]
-| [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
+| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Kannada|Best Female Debut – Kannada]]
-| Best Female Debut – Kannada
+| ''[[Kiss (2019 film)|Kiss]]''
 | {{won}}
-|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Kannada WINNERS LIST |url=https://siima.in/2019-winners.php#tabs-3 |access-date=March 20, 2020 |website=[[SIIMA]]}}</ref>
+|<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Kannada WINNERS LIST |url=https://siima.in/2019-winners.php#tabs-3 |access-date=March 20, 2020 |website=[[SIIMA]] |archive-date=September 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926041854/https://siima.in/2019-winners.php#tabs-3 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 |-
-| 2022
+| [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards|2022]]
+| Most Promising Newcomer – Female
 | ''[[Pelli SandaD]]''
-| [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]]
-| Most Promising Newcomer (Female)
 | {{won}}
-|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/siima-2022-check-full-list-of-winners-1144404#1|title= SIIMA 2022: Check full list of winners
+|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/siima-2022-check-full-list-of-winners-1144404#1|title=SIIMA 2022: Check full list of winners|publisher=Deccan Herald|date=September 19, 2022|access-date=December 24, 2022|archive-date=September 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922034205/https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/siima-2022-check-full-list-of-winners-1144404#1|url-status=live}}</ref>
-|publisher= Deccan Herald |date=19 September 2022|access-date=24 December 2022}}</ref>
+|-
+| [[11th South Indian International Movie Awards|2023]]
+| rowspan="2" | [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
+| ''[[Dhamaka (2022 film)|Dhamaka]]''
+| {{won}}
+| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2023-telugu-kannada-winners-list-jr-ntr-yash-rrr-kantara-8942103/|title=SIIMA Awards 2023|publisher=Indian Express|date=September 16, 2023|access-date=October 22, 2023|archive-date=September 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930132706/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2023-telugu-kannada-winners-list-jr-ntr-yash-rrr-kantara-8942103/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+|-
+| [[12th South Indian International Movie Awards|2024]]
+| rowspan="3" | ''[[Bhagavanth Kesari]]''
+| {{nom}}
+|<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2024 |title=SIIMA Awards 2024: Dasara, Hi Nanna, Kaatera and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello win big on Day 1 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2024-dasara-hi-nanna-kaatera-and-sapta-sagaradaache-ello-win-big-on-day-1-9568720/lite/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=September 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915071729/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2024-dasara-hi-nanna-kaatera-and-sapta-sagaradaache-ello-win-big-on-day-1-9568720/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|-
+! scope="row" | [[Filmfare Awards South]]
+| [[69th Filmfare Awards South|2024]]
+| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu|Best Supporting Actress – Telugu]]
+| {{Nom}}
+| <ref name="filmfare" />
+|-
+! scope="row" | [[IIFA Utsavam]]
+| [[3rd IIFA Utsavam|2024]]
+| [[IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
+| {{nom}}
+|<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 21, 2024 |title=IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-2024-utsavam-unveils-nominations-honouring-the-diversity-of-south-indian-cinema-13806739.html |access-date=September 11, 2024 |website=Firstpost |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214234145/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-2024-utsavam-unveils-nominations-honouring-the-diversity-of-south-indian-cinema-13806739.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+|-
+! scope="row" | [[Kannada cinema#Chittara Star Awards|Chittara Star Awards]]
+| 2025
+| South Icon – Female
+| {{N/A}}
+| {{Nom}}
+|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://awards.chittaranews.com/nominees/ |title=Chittara Star Awards 2025 Nominations |website=Chittara Star Awards |access-date=January 21, 2025 |archive-date=March 15, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250315144841/https://awards.chittaranews.com/nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |}
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
+{{Notelist}}
 ==External links==
 * {{IMDb name|10033951}}
+{{Commons}}
+{{SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu}}
 [[Category:Living people]]
-[[Category:1990 births]]
+[[Category:2001 births]]
+[[Category:Actresses from Detroit]]
+[[Category:American emigrants to India]]
 [[Category:American film actresses]]
 [[Category:American actresses of Indian descent]]
 [[Category:American people of Telugu descent]]
-[[Category:Actresses from Bangalore]]
+[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]
+[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]]
 [[Category:Telugu actresses]]
-[[Category:Actresses in Kannada cinema]]
-[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]
 [[Category:American expatriate actresses in India]]
 [[Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners]]
 [[Category:21st-century American actresses]]
-[[Category:Telugu American]]

Sreeleela
Sreeleela in 2022
Born	(2001-06-14) June 14, 2001 (age 25) Detroit, Michigan, US
Alma mater	D. Y. Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2017–present
Children	2 (adopted)