sreeleela biography

Sreeleela, born on June 14, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, is an American actress of Indian descent who primarily works in Telugu and Kannada cinema. She was raised in Bangalore, India, by her mother, Swarnalatha, a gynecologist. Sreeleela began training in Bharatanatyam dance as a child and aspired to become a doctor alongside her acting career.

                 Early Life and Education

Sreeleela was born into a Telugu-speaking family in Detroit and later moved to Bangalore, India, where she was raised. Her mother, Swarnalatha, is a gynecologist. Sreeleela began training in Bharatanatyam dance from a young age and aspired to become a doctor. As of 2021, she was in the final year of her MBBS studies.

                                        Film Career

Sreeleela began her acting career as a child artist in the 2017 Telugu film Chitrangada, portraying the younger version of Sindhu Tolani’s character.

Her lead debut came in the 2019 Kannada film Kiss, where she played the role of Nandini. The film was successful, and her performance was well-received. She followed this with Bharaate (2019), portraying Radha.

In 2021, Sreeleela made her Telugu cinema debut with Pelli SandaD, playing Kondaveeti Sahasra. Despite mixed reviews for the film, her performance was appreciated. She continued her success with roles in Dhamaka (2022), Bhagavanth Kesari (2023), and Aadikeshava (2023).

In 2024, she made a special appearance in the song “Kissik” from Pushpa 2: The Rule.

                                       Awards and Recognition

Sreeleela has received several accolades for her performances:

• 2021: Best Female Debut – Kannada at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for Kiss (2019).
• 2022: Most Promising Newcomer (Female) at SIIMA for Pelli SandaD (2021).
• 2023: Best Actress – Telugu at SIIMA for Dhamaka (2022).

                                                             Personal Life

In February 2022, Sreeleela adopted two differently-abled children, a son named Guru and a daughter named Shobhitha.

She is known to be a pet lover, owning a dog and a cat.

Sreeleela maintains a close relationship with fellow actors Radhika Pandit and Yash, referring to them as “Akka” and “Jeeju”.

                                        Social Media Presence

Sreeleela is active on social media platforms:

• Instagram: @sreeleela14(hindijankaripur.net)
• Twitter (X): @sreeleela14

                                                             Selected Filmography

Sreeleela continues to be a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, balancing her medical aspirations with a flourishing acting career.