Sreeleela FINALLY breaks silence on rumours of getting paid less than Samantha Prabhu for Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2’s item song, says ‘We…’

Pushpa 2: The Rule released its trailer last week and it instantly broke the internet. In fact, the trailer amassed 102 million views across all languages within 24 hours. From high-octane action sequences to intriguing scenes, the trailer was a rollercoaster ride of drama and emotions. The trailer showcased a small bit, featuring Sreeleela in an item number, Kissik.
In the first instalment, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Oo Antava was a massive hit. However, the initial response to Kissik from Pushpa 2 is mixed. While some think that the item number from the first instalment was better, others don’t. Regardless of the debate, the track has surely fueled excitement for Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Sreeleela says that Kissik is not a typical item song
At a press event for her upcoming film, the actress revealed the reason behind choosing the much-discussed item number. She said, “The song itself will justify my choice. It’s not your typical item song. There’s a strong narrative reason behind it, which will become clear when the movie releases.”
Sreeleela addresses the rumours of getting paid less than Samantha Prabhu
When asked about her remuneration for the track, the actor humorously said, “We haven’t even discussed the remuneration with the producers yet.” Despite reports suggesting she was paid Rs 2 crore for Kissik, compared to Samantha Prabhu’s reported Rs 5 crore for Oo Antava, the actress dismissed the rumors.
Composed by Devi Sri Prasad, Kissik has already captured the spotlight amongst the audience. Within just 12 hours of its release, the song had garnered a whopping 17.7 million views, breaking records and raising the bar for the film’s sequel.
About Pushpa 2: The Rule
Directed by Sukumar, the Pushpa 2: The Rule stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in crucial roles. Set for release on December 5, 2024, the film is already making waves on the internet. Reportedly, the movie is eyeing the opening day numbers of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, Ram Charan and Jr NTR’s RRR and Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2. According to KoiMoi, Pushpa 2: The Rule is expected to open around Rs 55-60 crore (Hindi version). The Telugu version of the film is expected to open at Rs 70-80 crore. The Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada versions might open between Rs 12-17 crore. If we combine the predicted collection, the movie is all set to create history with recording breaking box office collections of about Rs 138-157 crore.