Sreeleela's Pic From Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 Leaked Online

Pushpa 2: The Rule, one of the most anticipated films of the year, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, has been generating buzz, especially around a special song reminiscent of Samantha and Allu Arjun's hit item number "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava" from the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise, directed by Sukumar.

Initially, Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor was rumoured to feature in this special track. However, reports later confirmed that Sreeleela has been chosen for the role. This shift led fans to wonder why Shraddha wasn't cast.

According to industry chatter, the Stree 2 actress was allegedly turned down due to her fee demands, which matched what Samantha earned for her appearance in "Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava." Speculation also swirled about Samantha reprising her role alongside Allu Arjun and Sreeleela, but no official confirmation followed.

Meanwhile, a behind-the-scenes photo featuring Allu Arjun in his iconic Pushpa look alongside Sreeleela surfaced online. In the image, Allu Arjun dons a striking orange outfit while Sreeleela stuns in an embellished black blouse and long skirt. The snap has stirred excitement among fans, though some still wish Shraddha had joined the project.

When the rumors about Shraddha's involvement first circulated, fans debated whether she could match Samantha's charisma. Now, following Sreeleela's confirmed presence, Shraddha's supporters have expressed their thoughts. One Reddit user remarked, "Aise looks mein Shraddha kill kar deti," while another wrote, "So no Shraddha 😭."

However, others believe Shraddha is better off without the project. One fan shared, "TBH Shraddha isn't missing out on much. She doesn't need to do an item number considering her current career trajectory. She's already highly popular, and if producers didn't meet her demand of 4 crores (reportedly), why would she do it for less when she likely earns more through her Instagram posts?"