'Jersey' to 'DJ': Telugu films that Shruti Haasan rejected

Actress Shruti Haasan is one of the well known stars in South. She has acted in both Tamil and Telugu films and is also a well known composer and singer. Shruti Haasan made her debut as a child artist and has acted in multiple films. Here is a list of Telugu films that the actress rejected for various reasons but became a blockbuster.

Directed by Harish Shankar, the action comedy was released in 2017. Made with a budget of Rs 50 crore, the film made more than Rs 150 crore at the box office. The female lead role was initially offered to Shruti Haasan but after the actress rejected it, it was played by Pooja Hegde.

Directed by Srinu Vaitla, 'Amar Akbar Anthony' featured Ravi Teja in the lead role. The 2018 film was made with a budget of Rs 30 crore. The filmmakers initially offered the role to Shruti Haasan but as the actress rejected it, the role of female lead went into the hands of Ileana D Cruz.

Directed by Goutam Tinnanuri, 'Jersey' featured Nani in the lead role. The film initially had Shruti Haasan playing the female lead but as the actress did not want to work in a sports drama, the filmmakers then approached Shraddha Srinath to play the female lead. The film was made in 2019 with a budget of Rs 80 crore.

Directed by Puri Jagannadh, 'Business Man' starred Mahesh Baby in the lead role. Shruti Haasan was approached by the makers to play the female lead but for unknown reasons, the project went to actress Kajal Aggarwal. The film was made in 2012 with a budget of Rs 40 crore.