Pooja Hegde's Secret Ritual for Blockbuster Success?

They say when luck stops favoring you, faith takes over. Pooja Hegde, once a sought-after actress in both Tollywood and Bollywood, is now at a crossroads in her career. After back-to-back flops, her upcoming Tamil film Retro with Suriya is her last shot at proving her box office mettle. With no Telugu or Bollywood projects in sight, the pressure is mounting, and the actress seems to have turned to divine intervention for a much-needed turnaround.

While she hasn’t completely disappeared from the industry, her current lineup doesn’t scream "star power." She’s set to do a special song in Rajinikanth’s Coolie and has signed on for Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 4. But are these enough to revive her lost charm? Perhaps not—hence her recent visit to the famous Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati district. Seeking blessings for success, Pooja participated in sacred rituals, offering prayers to ward off negativity and invite good fortune.

Dressed in traditional attire, the actress was seen deeply immersed in the temple proceedings. The priests honored her with a sacred shesha vestment, bestowed Vedic blessings, and presented her with Tirtha prasadam. As soon as the photos and videos of her visit surfaced online, they quickly went viral, igniting speculation about whether this spiritual effort will change her career trajectory.

With Retro poised as her comeback film, the industry is watching closely. If it clicks, she could see a resurgence in Telugu and Hindi films. If not, well, faith alone may not be enough to alter fate. Can this divine gamble bring her back into the limelight, or will she remain a fading star? Only the box office will answer that!