Pooja Hegde received a special birthday surprise from the team of her upcoming romantic drama Sri Sri, with SLV Cinemas unveiling a brand-new poster featuring the actress. Celebrating her birthday, the production house shared an elegant glimpse of Pooja and praised the charm and grace she brings to the film. The poster has added to the excitement around the upcoming project, which pairs her with Dulquer Salmaan for the first time on screen.
Sharing the poster on social media, SLV Cinemas wrote, “Happy Birthday to our gorgeous @hegdepooja You made this story all the more beautiful with your charm and grace.” The makers also highlighted the film's tagline, #LoveWillSparkAgain, giving fans another glimpse into the romantic world of Sri Sri. The birthday wish was accompanied by the film's key cast and crew details, keeping the focus firmly on the upcoming release.
The newly released poster features Pooja Hegde seated at a reflective table, with the actress looking elegant and poised. The promotional artwork offers a stylish introduction to her character and adds a romantic touch to the film's growing publicity campaign. The makers have shared two promotional posters featuring the actress, giving fans a fresh look at her appearance in the project.
Sri Sri, previously known by its working title DQ41, stars Dulquer Salmaan, Pooja Hegde and Dheekshith Shetty. The film marks the first on-screen pairing of Dulquer and Pooja, making it an exciting collaboration for fans of both actors. Directed by Ravi Nelakuditi, the romantic drama promises a youthful love story that gradually unfolds into an emotional journey involving personal growth, memories and a buried past. Its tagline, “Love Will Spark Again,” hints at the central role romance will play in the narrative.
The film also brings together an experienced technical team. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, while Srinivas Reddy is handling cinematography. Editing is by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, with Kolla Avinash overseeing production design. The project is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, with Saregama South associated with its music. The film is being planned as a pan-Indian release in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi, expanding its reach across audiences.
With Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde coming together for the first time, Sri Sri is shaping up to be one of the romantic dramas to watch out for. The film is tentatively expected to arrive in cinemas on December 4, 2026, although the date remains subject to official confirmation. For now, the birthday poster has given fans another reason to look forward to the film, while SLV Cinemas' heartfelt message celebrates Pooja's contribution to a story built around love, memories and second chances.