Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- Actress Sreeleela recently opened up about the life-changing impact of Pushpa: The Rise, calling it a defining moment in her journey as an artiste. Known for her high-energy special song Kissik, Sreeleela says the film reshaped not just her career trajectory, but also her confidence and understanding of Indian cinema's global reach.

Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu blockbuster starred Allu Arjun in his now-iconic role as Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna. What began as a rooted, earthy action drama soon turned into a cultural phenomenon, breaking language barriers and finding massive audiences across India and overseas.

In a recent interview, Sreeleela reflected on what it meant to be part of a film of such s...