Hyderabad: Tollywood actress Sreeleela, who is set to celebrate her 24th birthday on June 14, was recently surprised with a grand pre-birthday celebration organized by her mother. Held with wedding-like opulence, the event featured elaborate traditional décor and rituals, initially leaving fans confused over whether it was a birthday or a wedding ceremony. Sreeleela later confirmed on Instagram that the event was a birthday celebration. Dressed in a green and gold saree, adorned with bangles and heavy jewelry, the actress was carried to the stage in a traditional basket by two men—evoking a bridal entry—which drew significant attention online.
Miheeka Bajaj, wife of actor Rana Daggubati, also attended the celebration, and the duo’s photo was shared by Shrileela on social media. The actress revealed that her family used to celebrate birthdays in such traditional fashion and that this year, her mother decided to revive the custom. Photos and videos from the event have gone viral, with fans extending advance wishes and calling the celebration beautiful. On the professional front, Shrileela is currently working alongside Ravi Teja in Mass Jathara and with Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh. She is also set to make her Bollywood debut in Aashiqui 3 opposite Kartik Aaryan, directed by Anurag Basu and scheduled for release in Diwali 2025.