Pooja Hegde Shoots For Suriya 44 In Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Actress Pooja Hegde is currently busy shooting for tentatively titled film 'Suriya 44' in picturesque locale of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

A source told IANS: "Pooja went to Andaman and Nicobar in early June to shoot and is expected to return in first week of July. She will be shooting a major part of schedule re."

actress will be seen as leading lady in Suriya’s film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj. It also stars Jayaram, Joju George and Karunakaran among ors in a pivotal role.

"Pooja plays female lead in film that takes story ahead and will be seen in a very different look as well," source said.

soundtrack for film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, who has given music for films such as 'Pizza', 'Jigarthanda', 'Iruthi Suttru', 'Saala Khadoos', 'Iraivi', 'Gulu Gulu' and 'Anweshippin Kandethum'. He has also worked in upcoming film 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.

In addition to 'Suriya 44', Pooja is set to star alongside Shahid Kapoor in 'Deva' and with Ahan Shetty in 'Sanki'. Apart from this, she also has a three-film deal with a major production house in South.

It was in 2012 when Pooja made her acting debut in Mysskin's Tamil superhero film 'Mugamoodi' starring Jiiva. She n featured in Telugu film 'Oka Laila Kosam'. In 2014, 33-year-old actress stepped into Bollywood with Hrithik Roshan’s 'Mohenjo Daro', based on Indus Valley civilisation.

In 2021, actress was named in seventh position on Forbes India's Most Influential Stars on Instagram in South Cinema.

actress was last seen in 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' starring Salman Khan. It also features Shehnaaz Gill, Raghav Juyal and Palak Tiwari to name a few.