She’s shared screen space with Bollywood superstars like Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, yet none of her Hindi films have managed to make a lasting mark at the box office.
No Blockbusters, Still in the Spotlight
Despite her Bollywood outings underperforming, her charm and talent have kept her name buzzing in film circles.
Ruling Beyond Bollywood
While her Hindi films didn’t strike gold, she found tremendous success and admiration in the South Indian film industry, becoming one of its most sought-after stars.
From the Ramp to the Reel
Before stepping into acting, she made waves as a model, gracing fashion weeks, magazine covers, and major brand campaigns across India.
A Top Earner Without a Hit
With an estimated net worth of ₹55–60 crore, she’s among India’s highest-paid actresses, proving that consistency and popularity can matter more than box office numbers.
The Big Reveal – It’s Pooja Hegde!
Yes, the actress is Pooja Hegde, who has worked with Hrithik Roshan in Mohenjo Daro and Salman Khan in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Mixed Fortunes in Bollywood
Her other films, including Housefull 4, Cirkus (with Ranveer Singh), and Deva (with Shahid Kapoor), failed to click with audiences despite high expectations.
Queen of Versatility and Perseverance
In the South, Pooja has delivered major hits like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Maharshi, Radhe Shyam, and Most Eligible Bachelor. Her journey shows that resilience and talent can outshine box office numbers.
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Telugu films and shows are back with a fresh lineup of releases. Arriving on streaming platforms this week, here are the brand new 5 Telugu OTT releases to check out.
Mirai, starring Tejja Sajja in the lead role, narrates the adventures of Vedha, an orphan destined to become the world’s saviour. According to a prophecy, he must train to become a super warrior to prevent ancient holy scriptures from falling into the hands of the super-villain, Mahabir Lama, aka The Black Sword.
The film explores how Vedha protects the scriptures and the world from eternal doom.
Originally in Hindi, the animated mythological epic, Kurukshetra, will now be available with a Telugu-dubbed version. The 9-episode series is expected to explore the 18 days of epic war through the perspectives of 18 warriors, unveiling their inner struggles and ethical challenges as they battle their brothers.
3. Jayammu NishchayammuRaa with Jagapathi Babu
Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Keerthy Suresh
Director: TBA
Genre: Talk Show
Runtime: 1 hour (approx.)
Where to watch: ZEE5
Streaming date: October 10, 2025
Jayammu NishchayammuRaa is a Telugu talk show hosted by Jagapathi Babu. The show features candid conversations with several guests from Telugu cinema.
After Nagarjuna, Nani, and Naga Chaitanya, the upcoming episode will feature Keerthy Suresh as the chief guest, making it a conversation filled with laughter.
War 2 is a spy action thriller originally made in Hindi and available in a Telugu-dubbed version. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in the lead roles, the movie is a sequel to War (2019) and is the sixth installment in the YRF Spy Universe.
The tale follows the story of Kabir Dhaliwal, a former RAW agent who goes rogue and becomes a major threat to national security. A special units officer, Vikram Chelapathi, with whom he shares a complicated past, is assigned to neutralize him.
5. Tribanadhari Barbarik
Cast: Sathyaraj, Vasishta N. Simha, Satyam Rajesh, Udaya Bhanu, Sanchi Rai, Kranthi Kiran, VTV Ganesh, Rajendran, Meghana Sunil, Kaarthikeyaa Dev
Director: Mohan Srivatsa
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 1 hour and 48 minutes
Where to watch: SunNXT
Streaming date: October 10, 2025
Tribanadhari Barbarik is a suspense thriller featuring Sathyaraj and Vasishta N. Simha in the lead roles. The film follows Dr. Shyam Khatu, an elderly psychiatrist, who turns into a vigilante to find his missing granddaughter, Nidhi, after the police investigation stalls. His quest leads him to confront a young man named Ram and a group involved in organized crime.
The film blends elements of detective fiction and suspense thriller with mythological symbolism, drawing inspiration from Barbarik of the Mahabharata.