Sree Leela Biography:
Sree Leela, alternatively spelled as Sreeleela, born on June 14, 2001, is an American actress actively working in the Telugu and Kannada cinema industries. Her career kicked off with a significant role in the Kannada film “Kiss” (2019), followed by appearances in Telugu films such as “Pelli SandaD” (2021) and “Dhamaka” (2022), the latter earning her the SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu. Despite a successful start, 2023 proved challenging for her with three films, namely “Skanda,” “Aadikeshava,” and “Extra Ordinary Man,” facing both critical and commercial setbacks, impacting her professional trajectory.
Sree Leela, born into a Telugu-speaking family in Detroit, Michigan, US, on June 14, 2001, was raised in Bangalore, India. Her mother, Swarnalatha, a gynecologist based in Bangalore, had Leela after her separation from industrialist Surapaneni Subhakara Rao.
Initiating her training in Bharatanatyam dance during childhood, Sree Leela has aspirations beyond acting, aiming to become a doctor. As of 2021, she was in the final year of her MBBS.
In February 2022, Leela made headlines by adopting two disabled children.
Sree Leela Early Career:
Director A. P. Arjun discovered Leela through pictures taken by cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda on social media, casting her in the 2019 Kannada film “Kiss.” The film’s success paved the way for her second film, “Bharaate,” released a month later, where she held her own alongside Sriimurali.
Leela made her Telugu debut in 2021 with the romantic musical “Pelli SandaD,” earning praise for her role despite the film’s negative reviews. In 2022, she showcased her talent in the Kannada romantic comedy “By Two Love” and made a special appearance in the song “Trademark” from the film “James.” “Dhamaka,” her Telugu film with Ravi Teja, achieved box office success.
However, 2023 brought mixed fortunes. “Skanda” with Ram Pothineni received mixed-to-negative reviews, while “Bhagavanth Kesari” with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal became a box office hit. Conversely, “Aadikeshava” with Panja Vaisshnav Tej faced critical and commercial setbacks
Sree Leela Upcoming Projects and Net Worth:
Sree Leela’s upcoming projects include films by Vakkantham Vamsi, “Junior” opposite G. Janardhana Reddy’s son Kireeti Reddy, “Guntur Kaaram” directed by Trivikram Srinivas, and “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” opposite Pawan Kalyan. As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around $1 million.
Sree Leela Physical Attributes:
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs.)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
Sree Leela Movies:
Kiss
Bharaate
Pelli SandaD
By Two Love
James
Dhamaka
Skanda
Bhagavanth Kesari
Extra Ordinary Man
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
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