Lately, Pooja Hegde has been more active in Tamil cinema. Recently, she starred in Suriya’s Retro. Though the film didn’t perform well, Pooja was appreciated for her portrayal. She is also the leading lady in Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which is set for a Pongal 2026 release.
According to the latest speculations, Pooja Hegde has bagged another exciting project in Kollywood. She is said to have been finalized as the female lead in Dhanush’s upcoming film, directed by Vignesh Raja. The director previously helmed the crime thriller Por Thozhil, which was a box office blockbuster.
Reportedly, Vignesh Raja’s new film with Dhanush will also be a crime thriller. VELS International is expected to bankroll the project, which is set to go on floors this month. The word is that the makers are planning to wrap up production quickly. Also Pooja Hegde will make a special appearance in a song in Rajinikanth’s Coolie that releases next month.