
Samantha and Sreeleela can be seen smiling and holding hands in the now-viral shot, displaying their strong bond. Samantha looked stunning and self-assured in a black translucent gown with a plunging neckline and an elaborate lace bodice. Her face was nicely framed by her softly waved hair. Sreeleela, however, chose a striking crimson off-the-shoulder dress that drew attention to her figure. She radiated carefree elegance with her hair styled in a stylish bun and a few accessories. Months of speculation came to an end when the two actresses were spotted posing and conversing side by side.
Last year, there was a lot of talk about their supposed rift after it was revealed that Sreeleela had taken Samantha's place in a special dance performance for pushpa 2. Unavoidably, the new song, Kissik, was compared to Samantha's smash single, Oo Antava, from Pushpa: The Rise. Oo Antava became a cultural phenomenon, but Kissik elicited conflicting responses, which led to more investigation.
Sreeleela responded to the criticism and explained why she chose to appear in the movie at a news conference. "The song will support my decision on its own. This item song isn't like the others. When the film is released, it will be evident that there is a compelling narrative rationale for it," she stated.
Pay discrepancies were also the subject of rumors, with some claiming that Sreeleela received Rs 2 crore and samantha received Rs 5 crore for her role in Oo Antava. "We haven't even discussed the remuneration with the producers yet," Sreeleela stated, dismissing the rumors.