Pooja
Hegde is all set to be seen alongside Thalapathy Vijay in the much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, generating strong excitement among fans. The on-screen pairing has sparked buzz, with audiences eager to see the two popular stars share screen space again after their film Beast. Despite playing a key role in one of the season’s biggest films, social media has recently been flooded with viral posts about the actress, claiming that she spoke about an unpleasant experience involving a male actor early in her career. According to these posts, she was allegedly subjected to non-consensual behaviour on the sets of a big-budget pan-India film. But is there any truth to this? Here’s a fact check.
Fact Check: The Truth Behind Claims That Pooja Hegde Slapped a Pan-Indian Star
The messages circulating online suggest that Pooja Hegde was initially thrilled to be part of a large-scale pan-India project early in her career and considered it a major breakthrough. As per the unverified posts, the male actor allegedly entered her vanity without permission and behaved inappropriately, allegedly prompting her to slap him. However, there is
no confirmed interview, video, or credible media source in which the actress has publicly described such an incident. A
fact check by Zoom revealed that she has
not given any such interview or made such claims. Her team has also officially denied the statements circulating online.
About Pooja Hegde’s Upcoming Films
On the work front, Pooja Hegde is currently awaiting the release of
Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay in the lead. The film’s release has been postponed due to a legal battle over its censor certification. Inspired by director
Anil Ravipudi’s Bhagavanth Kesari and directed by H Vinoth, the film is said to be Vijay’s final project before his political entry.
Pooja Hegde will also be seen in the Hindi film
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, headlined by Varun Dhawan, which is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026. Directed by David Dhawan, the film also stars Mrunal Thakur, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar in key roles. She is additionally part of
DQ 41, starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead.
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