Films in Indian cinema thrive on ingenuity, storytelling, spectacle, and impact, something that Pooja Hegde has brought together in her years of filmography. At times when actresses still stick to portraying eye candies to create appeal, Pooja Hegde has created a fierce tangent by ditching the glam quotient and stepping into roles that are meaningful and massy.
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
In Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Pooja Hegde played the role of Amulya 'Ammu', a self-made businesswoman who shares a romantic space with Allu Arjun. As Ammu, Pooja displayed her range as a substantial actress and also won hearts with her dance moves in Butta Bomma, and Ramuloo Ramulaa, among others.
Mohenjo Daro
Pooja Hegde stepped into Bollywood with Mohenjo Daro and left everyone spellbound as Chaani. She played the role of a priest's daughter and also shared a love angle with co-star Hrithik Roshan. While her strong screen presence made everyone notice her acting range, her soft charm left everyone mighty impressed.
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In Housefull 4, Pooja Hegde played a comical and regal role. She starred as the royal princess, Rajkumari Maala, and also essayed her reincarnation as Pooja Thakral. By portraying layered characters, the actress demonstrated her acting abilities and her knack for switching between opposite roles.
Acharya
In Acharya, Pooja Hegde played a grounded character named Neelambari. With a natural flair and raw energy, she brought realism to her role, proving that the character was tailor-made for her.
Retro
In the recently released film, Retro, Pooja Hegde stepped into the shoes of Rukmani, a down-to-earth woman who is hopeful even during the darkest times. As the film was recently released, the actress received rave reviews for her performance, with audiences hailing her grounded avatar.
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Jun 5, 2026Beast
In Beast, Pooja Hegde played the role of a fashion forward character, who also stays close to her roots. As Preethi, she made her presence noticed and her emotions felt. While her performance won over the audience's hearts, her dance moves in Arabic Kuthu created a wildfire.
As she continues to keep up with her graph of delivering deep performances, she is gearing up for her upcoming film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. In the David Dhawan directorial, the actress will share the screen space alongside Varun Dhawan. The film has hit the floors and is expected to have a theatrical release soon.
