Actress Sreeleela recently captivated fans with photos from her traditional pre-birthday celebration, leading to widespread speculation about a possible engagement. In the images, she is adorned in a green-golden saree, wearing elaborate jewelry and flowers in her hair, and is seen participating in rituals such as being carried in a basket and sitting on a scale, reminiscent of wedding ceremonies.
However, Sreeleela clarified that these festivities were part of a pre-birthday celebration organized by her mother, not an engagement ceremony. She shared on Instagram, “So back in the day this is how we celebrated birthdays at home. Planning credits – Amma (Prebirthday).”
The confusion was further fueled by earlier photos showing her with turmeric on her cheeks, a mark resembling sindoor, and surrounded by kumkum trays, which are traditionally associated with wedding rituals.
Adding to the buzz, Sreeleela is set to make her Bollywood debut alongside Kartik Aaryan in an upcoming film directed by Anurag Basu, scheduled for release during Diwali 2025. The duo’s off-screen camaraderie has sparked dating rumors, though neither has confirmed the relationship.
In summary, while the celebrations had a wedding-like ambiance, they were indeed a traditional pre-birthday event, and Sreeleela has not announced any engagement.