Is Pooja Hegde's Valuation Too High for Tollywood?

Once a notable figure in Tollywood, Pooja Hegde faced a setback with her departure from Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram. While the reason cited was scheduling conflicts with her Bollywood commitments, the Telugu industry appears less enthusiastic about her after this incident. There are rumors circulating that Pooja is demanding a fee twice that of the current sensation in Tollywood.

Producers collaborating with Tier-2 heroes are considering her due to the scarcity of starlets, but her high asking price and additional expenses are proving to be deterrents. The industry's current attention is on Sreeleela and, to a lesser extent, Mrunal Thakur, even though there is a noticeable element of repetitiveness.

Actresses like Neha Shetty and Anupama Parameswaran might seize this opportunity to secure significant projects. Pooja Hegde's pricing strategy and associated costs seem to be a hurdle, prompting producers to reassess their choices. Whether Tollywood will explore new leading actresses or stick with existing options remains uncertain.