Pooja Hegde opens up: “A top star misbehaved with me”

Pooja Hegde, one of the most popular actresses of the last decade, recently opened up about an unsettling experience from her career. After enjoying a long successful run in Telugu cinema, the actress faced a rough phase due to consecutive box-office setbacks. However, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for her with multiple projects lined up.

In a recent interview, Pooja revealed a disturbing incident involving inappropriate behavior by a male co-star during the shooting of a pan-Indian film. She shared that the actor entered her caravan without permission and behaved in a disrespectful manner.

Pooja stated that she confronted the situation firmly and made sure he left her caravan immediately. Following the incident, the two never worked together again. The actress chose not to disclose the identity of the actor or the film involved.

On the professional front, Pooja Hegde is currently awaiting the release of “Jana Nayagan,” starring Thalapathy Vijay, which has been facing censor and legal hurdles. In Telugu, she will be seen sharing screen space with Dulquer Salmaan in her upcoming project.