Actress Sreeleela recently sparked engagement rumors after posting a few photos on her Instagram Stories. The images, showing her dressed in traditional attire and surrounded by family, led many to speculate about an upcoming engagement. And questions swirled about who the groom might be.
However, Sreeleela quickly put the rumors to rest by posting new pictures on her main Instagram feed, revealing that the event was a pre-birthday celebration.
Sreeleela, who turns 24 on June 14, was seen wearing a traditional silk saree in the pictures. One notable image showed her being lifted in a butta (basket) while her family performed the Thulabharam ritual — a Hindu tradition where a person is weighed against offerings such as gold, rice, or other items, which are then donated to a deity.
The ceremony raised eyebrows, with many wondering why such an elaborate ritual — typically associated with weddings or engagements — was held 15 days before her actual birthday. Some fans found it unusual that the birthday celebration had all the visual cues of a wedding ceremony.
Sreeleela explained the tradition in her post, saying, “So back in the day, this is how we celebrated birthdays at home.” While the timing may still seem a bit odd to some, her clarification brought relief to fans who were eager to know the truth behind the viral images.
