Sreeleela has emerged as a tough competitor. At present, Kriti only has Naga Chaitanya’s “Custody” in her hands, and none of her other signed Telugu projects have materialized yet. Reports suggest that her mother is preventing her from signing new offers that came her way, including offers from upcoming heroes who are willing to pay more than ₹1.5 crores to expand their market.
Although rejecting such offers may be wise to maintain her range, Kriti has yet to become a starlet working with A-listers. She needs to prove her mettle with small films and make her way to the top. In contrast, Sreeleela has already made waves in the industry with big-ticket films with Raviteja and lined up films with Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, and other Tier-2 heroes like Nithin and Ram. While picking winning horses is important, choosing the right script is equally crucial for Kriti to turn the tide in her favor and compete with Sreeleela.