However, there's a glimmer of hope as she's received a promising offer from Kollywood, sparking enthusiasm among her fans. Although her initial stint in Kollywood opposite Jeeva didn't yield much success, Pooja gained attention in Tollywood with films like "Oka Laila Kosam" and "Mukunda," despite varying box office performances. Her Bollywood debut alongside Hrithik Roshan in "Mohenjo Daro" also failed to make a significant impact.

Yet, her career took a positive turn with the Telugu hit "DJ," catapulting her to stardom and leading to lucrative offers alongside top actors. However, her return to Kollywood with "Beast" opposite Vijay didn't meet expectations, and subsequent projects like "Radhe Shyam" and "Acharya," along with her Hindi ventures, also struggled.

Despite setbacks like losing out on projects like "Guntur Karam" and a film with Sai Dharam Tej, there are new prospects on the horizon. Pooja is set to start shooting for "Surya 44" in the Andaman Islands alongside Malayalam actor Joju George. Additionally, rumors suggest she might appear in an item song in "Devara" and could potentially lead in "Tillu Cube," a sequel to "Tillu Swaker." If these opportunities materialize, it could mark a resurgence in Pooja Hegde's career.