Big Buzz/ Sreeleela walks out of Vijay Deverakonda's VD12 due to her packed schedule?

VD 12, Vijay Deverakonda's twelfth project, had garnered immense hype at the time of its announcement. The announcement had also revealed that the film will be seeing Vijay Deverakonda and Sreeleela come together on-screen for the first time. However, the fresh pair will in all likelihood not be working together in VD 12.

(Vijay Deverakonda and Sreeleela at VD 12's muhurat pooja | Image: X)

Sreeleela walks out of VD 12?

Recent reports have suggested that Sreeleela is no longer a part of Vijay Deverakonda's VD 12.The actress has reportedly opted out of the project. This comes as a direct result of Vijay Deverakonda allegedly shifting his focus to another project he is involved in - Family Star.

(Sreeleela's official look for Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram | Image: X)

This has pushed the shooting schedule of the film to the next year. Sreeleela however, was not able to allot any dates in 2024 to VD 12. This comes as a result of her packed schedule which comprises of simultaneously shooting for three films back to back. Sreeleela's extensive lineup currently involves Extra Ordinary Man which stars Nithiin, Mahesh Babu's Guntur Kaaram and the Pawan Kalyan led Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Not just this, Sreeleela has also recently completed filming for Aadikeshava which stars Vaishnav Tej.

Who will replace Sreeleela in VD 12?

With Sreeleela reportedly walking out of the project, the makers of VD 12 are now looking for a replacement for the film's female lead. There was initial chatter around Rashmika Mandanna potentially starring opposite Vijay Deverakonda in VD 12. However, the rumours were soon replaced by buzz of Agent actress Sakshi Vaidya being approached for the film. 

(Sakshi Vaidya in the official character poster for Agent | Image: _vaidyasakshi/Instagram)

However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the same. The Gowtam Tinnanuri directorial will be going on floors after a gap, next year.