Actress Pooja Hegde, one of the most sought-after stars in Indian cinema, has been roped in as the leading lady opposite Dulquer Salmaan in his much-anticipated Telugu film, tentatively titled DQ41.
According to industry buzz, the film is set to be a contemporary love story laced with rich drama, with Pooja Hegde playing a captivating role.
The project, directed by Ravi Nelakuditi, is being bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner and marks the production house’s milestone 10th venture, #SLV10.
The film was officially launched on August 4 with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. The event was marked by the presence of several big names from the Telugu film industry. Natural star Nani gave the ceremonial clap, while directors Srikanth Odela and Buchi Babu Sana, along with Gunnam Sandeep and Ramya Gunnam, graced the occasion.
For Pooja Hegde, DQ41 marks a much-awaited comeback to Telugu cinema after a brief hiatus. Fans are particularly excited to watch her share the screen space with Dulquer Salmaan for the first time, a fresh pairing that has already generated considerable curiosity.
On the work front, Hegde is also gearing up for her Bollywood outing Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, opposite Varun Dhawan. Directed by David Dhawan, the rom-com promises to showcase her in a lighthearted and breezy avatar, adding to her already versatile portfolio.
With DQ41 bringing together Dulquer’s charm, Pooja’s screen presence, and Ravi Nelakuditi’s storytelling, expectations are already high, making the film one of the most awaited Telugu releases in the coming months.