Personal Information

Full Name: Pooja Hegde

Nickname: Pooja

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1990-01-13

Languages Known: Tulu (native), Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu (conversational)

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Fitness & gymming, dancing (trained in various styles), traveling, reading, watching films/series, animal welfare (has pet dogs), cooking

Education

School: Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai

College: MMK College, Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – completed

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 53 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Manjunath Hegde (criminal lawyer) Mother: Latha Hegde (homemaker & entrepreneur)

Siblings: Brother: Rishabh Hegde (elder brother)

Marital Status: not_married

Wife:

Children:

Career

Current Position: Actress, Model (active in Telugu, Tamil & Hindi films; selective projects post-2024)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹120–180 crore (from films, endorsements, brand deals, investments)

Awards & Achievements: SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu – Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) Santosham Best Actress Award – Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) Known for blockbuster Telugu films: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020 – opposite Allu Arjun), Most Eligible Bachelor (2021), Beast (2022 Tamil – opposite Vijay), Radhe Shyam (2022), Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023 Hindi), Cirkus (2023 Hindi) One of the highest-paid & most glamorous leading ladies in Telugu cinema 2018–2023

Biography Details

Pooja Hegde (born October 13, 1990, in Udupi, Karnataka) is one of the top leading actresses in Telugu cinema with successful crossovers in Tamil & Hindi. Daughter of lawyer Manjunath Hegde and entrepreneur Latha Hegde, she completed B.Com from MMK College, Mumbai before entering modeling & acting.

She debuted in Tamil film Mugamoodi (2012) and Telugu Oka Laila Kosam (2014), but became a superstar with Mukunda (2014) opposite Varun Tej and especially Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) opposite Allu Arjun – one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters. She starred in Beast (2022 Tamil – opposite Vijay), Radhe Shyam (2022), Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023 Hindi), and Cirkus (2023 Hindi). Unmarried as of 2026, she maintains a private personal life. At 35, she remains highly bankable, known for her stunning beauty, dance skills, and strong screen presence.

• January 2026: Pooja Hegde turned 36 (October 13, 2025 birthday tributes carried forward); shared stunning birthday photos & gratitude post. Fans & co-stars (Allu Arjun, Vijay) flooded with love & best wishes.
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• January 2026: Her next Telugu film Deva opposite Shahid Kapoor officially wrapped shooting; first-look poster released in late 2025 created huge buzz – expected release mid-2026.
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• January 2026: She walked the ramp at India Couture Week 2026 as showstopper for a major designer; her bridal & ethnic looks went massively viral across platforms.
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• Ongoing: Active on Instagram with fashion, fitness, travel, and behind-the-scenes posts. No controversies or health issues in early 2026; focus on Deva promotions, brand endorsements, and maintaining her position as one of the most glamorous & bankable leading ladies in Telugu & Hindi cinema.

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