pooja hegde, once hailed as one of the most promising actresses in indian cinema, is currently facing a challenging phase in her career. Her latest release Retro, directed by the acclaimed karthik Subbaraj and featuring tamil superstar Suriya, was expected to be her major comeback in South indian cinema. The film, marketed with high expectations, aimed to reestablish Pooja’s standing in both tamil and telugu industries. Unfortunately, Retro received lukewarm responses from both critics and audiences. Its failure at the box office has added to Pooja's growing list of setbacks, leaving fans and industry insiders questioning the trajectory of her career.
This marks her seventh consecutive box office failure, a streak that began with radhe shyam and continued through Beast, Acharya, Cirkus, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Deva. Each of these films, despite being big-budget ventures with star-studded casts, failed to make a mark, with critics often pointing out underdeveloped roles and poor script choices as contributing factors to her declining success. With Retro now joining this unfortunate list, the narrative around pooja has shifted from being a glamorous lead to an actress in urgent need of reinvention. Her inability to find a role that both showcases her talent and resonates with audiences is increasingly becoming a concern.
Social media has not been kind either. In a particularly brutal turn, netizens have begun mocking the string of failures by likening her flop count to MS Dhoni’s iconic jersey number 7, turning a once-revered number into a trending jab. While such trolling can often be exaggerated and harsh, it reflects the growing skepticism around her choices and the public’s dwindling patience. For pooja hegde, the road ahead will require careful script selection, perhaps a pivot to more content-driven roles, and a conscious effort to move away from glamour-driven stereotypes. Until then, the comeback she’s yearning for remains elusive.
This marks her seventh consecutive box office failure, a streak that began with radhe shyam and continued through Beast, Acharya, Cirkus, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Deva. Each of these films, despite being big-budget ventures with star-studded casts, failed to make a mark, with critics often pointing out underdeveloped roles and poor script choices as contributing factors to her declining success. With Retro now joining this unfortunate list, the narrative around pooja has shifted from being a glamorous lead to an actress in urgent need of reinvention. Her inability to find a role that both showcases her talent and resonates with audiences is increasingly becoming a concern.
Social media has not been kind either. In a particularly brutal turn, netizens have begun mocking the string of failures by likening her flop count to MS Dhoni’s iconic jersey number 7, turning a once-revered number into a trending jab. While such trolling can often be exaggerated and harsh, it reflects the growing skepticism around her choices and the public’s dwindling patience. For pooja hegde, the road ahead will require careful script selection, perhaps a pivot to more content-driven roles, and a conscious effort to move away from glamour-driven stereotypes. Until then, the comeback she’s yearning for remains elusive.
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