Pooja Hegde is making a much-anticipated return to Telugu cinema after a considerable hiatus, stepping into the female lead role in the upcoming Dulquer Salmaan starrer tentatively titled 'DQ41'. The actress recently gave fans a glimpse of her morning routine on the sets by sharing a refreshing photo of the picturesque location.
Pooja Hegde Shares Picture from Sets
Taking to her Instagram stories, Pooja Hegde posted a stunning view of the set, which is nestled amidst beautiful, lush green, misty mountains. In the snapshot, her hand is visible holding a tumbler filled with coffee. The 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' actress captioned the post with, "Morning coffee courtesy (tagging Dulquer Salmaan)." She further added, "The views are complementary."
Based on the update shared by the actress, the team is currently engaged in the shooting schedule, and this latest glimpse has significantly heightened excitement around the project. Although the official title has yet to be announced, fans are already buzzing with discussions about the film on social media platforms.
Makers Introduce Pooja Hegde as Female Lead
Last year, the makers officially introduced Pooja Hegde as the leading lady of the film through a special video. They warmly welcomed her to the project and expressed their delight over the fresh pairing with Dulquer Salmaan. The post read, "Welcoming the enchanting @hegdepooja on board for #DQ41. DQ and Pooja's chemistry will be magical on the big screens. Stay tuned for more updates."
About 'DQ41'
Directed by Ravi Nelakuditi, the film is touted as a romance drama. Actor Dheekshith Shetty has also officially joined the project. The makers shared a special birthday poster for the actor and welcomed him to the team. Apart from them, Jagapathi Babu and Deekshith Shetty will be seen in important roles as well.
The music for the film is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Current Work Front
On the current work front, Pooja Hegde is gearing up for the release of the Hindi film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', starring alongside Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur.
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