Sreeleela, rising South Indian star, features in hits like Bhagavanth Kesari & Ching’s ₹150 crore ad. [Photo: Instagram/sreeleela14]
Sreeleela is a prominent actress in the South Indian film industry, known for her performances in Telugu and Kannada films. Her journey from a medical student to a celebrated actress showcases her versatility and dedication.
Born on June 14, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, Sreeleela was raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She began her acting career in 2019 with the Kannada film Kiss. Her breakthrough came with the Telugu film Pelli Sandadi in 2021, leading to roles in Dhamaka (2022), Bhagavanth Kesari (2023), and Guntur Kaaram (2024). She has also appeared in Junior (2025), a romantic comedy that premiered on the OTT platform Aha.
Sreeleela joined Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Bobby Deol for a starry and most expensive Ching’s Desi Chinese advertisement. The advertisement will be directed by Atlee, and it reportedly has a massive budget of around ₹150 crore, making it one of India’s most expensive ad campaigns. The project highlights Sreeleela’s rising commercial clout and cross-industry appeal.
Sreeleela’s net worth is estimated between ₹5 crore and ₹10 crore as of 2025, from films and brand endorsements.
As of October 2025, Sreeleela is 24 years old.
Sreeleela is unmarried and has no publicly known romantic relationships.
No confirmed reports of her being in a relationship.
Her height is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm).
Her father, Surapaneni Subhakar Rao, is an industrialist. In 2021, he publicly disowned her.
Her mother, Swarnalathaa, is a gynaecologist who has greatly influenced Sreeleela’s life and career choices.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Yes, Sreeleela is a mother to two adopted children, Guru and Shobhitha, both adopted in 2022.
Sreeleela completed her MBBS degree in 2021 but chose to pursue acting despite her medical background.
She debuted in 2019 with the Kannada film Kiss and became popular with Pelli Sandadi (2021). Other notable films include:
Upcoming projects include:
