8 popular films rejected by Pooja Hegde

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Pooja Hegde’s missed hits

Pooja Hegde has delighted audiences with her versatile roles in Hindi and South cinema. However, she has rejected many popular films, including blockbusters. Take a look:

Vakeel Saab (YouTube)

Pooja Hegde rejected this legal drama film that turned out to be a blockbuster. It features Pawan Kalyan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya and Shruti Haasan

Shakuntalam (Prime Video)

Pooja turned down Gunasekhar’s historical romance drama film. Later, Samantha headlined the film in the titular role

Maestro (Disney+ Hotstar)  

This Telugu crime caper comedy was also rejected by Pooja. The star-studded ensemble features Nithiin, Tamannaah Bhatia, Nabha Natesh, and Jisshu Sengupta

Alluri Adhurs (Sun NXT)

The actress turned down this action-comedy film alongside Bellamkonda Sreenivas. Later, Nabha Natesh and Anu Emmanuel were featured in the lead roles

Shehzada (Netflix)

Pooja Hegde rejected this action film opposite Kartik Aaryan. Later, Kriti Sanon headlined the film

Guntur Kaaram (Netflix)

Trivikram Srinivas’ action drama was first offered to Pooja, but she rejected the role opposite Mahesh Babu. It also features Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary

Bloody Daddy (JioCinema)

Ali Abbas Zafar envisioned the film with Pooja Hegde in the lead alongside Shahid Kapoor. However, after her rejection, it went to Diana Penty

Operation Valentine (Prime Video)

Pooja was first approached for the female lead opposite Varun Tej. However, after she rejected it, Manushi Chhillar was roped in for the same

Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Pooja Hegde rejected a lead role in this unreleased epic historical film headlined by Pawan Kalyan. Later, Nidhhi Agerwal and Nora Fatehi came on board.