Welcome on board Pooja Hegde in #DQ41 , Produced by SLV Cinemas
Pooja Hegde Joins Dulquer Salmaan in DQ41
Pooja Hegde stars opposite Dulquer Salmaan in the upcoming multilingual film DQ41, directed by debutant Ravi Nelakuditi and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The makers officially introduced Pooja Hegde through a special “Welcome on Board” announcement, confirming her as the female lead.
DQ41 marks the first on-screen collaboration between Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde. Produced by SLV Cinemas as its 10th production venture, the film is currently in the final stages of production. The project was launched with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad, where actor Nani officially unveiled the film.
DQ41 is Dulquer Salmaan’s fifth Telugu film, following Mahanati, Sita Ramam, and Lucky Baskhar, with Aakasham Lo Oka Tara also part of his Telugu lineup.
Latest Update
The first look of Sri Sri has been unveiled, introducing Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde in school uniforms, hinting at a nostalgic and feel-good romance. The film marks the first on-screen collaboration between the two stars and is currently in its final shooting schedule.
Dulquer Salmaan’s Fifth Telugu Film
DQ41 is also Dulquer Salmaan’s fifth Telugu film, following his successful outings in Mahanati (2018), Sita Ramam (2022), and Lucky Baskhar (2024). The actor will also be seen in Aakasham Lo Oka Tara, making DQ41 another major addition to his growing Telugu filmography.
Reports suggest that DQ41 is a romantic entertainer mounted on a grand scale and is planned as a Pan-Indian release in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi.
Cast and Crew
The film is written and directed by Ravi Nelakuditi and features music by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
| Department | Details |
|---|---|
| Director & Writer | Ravi Nelakuditi |
| Producer | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Banner | SLV Cinemas |
| Hero | Dulquer Salmaan |
| Heroine | Pooja Hegde |
| Music | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Cinematography | Anay Om Goswami ISC |
| Production Designer | Avinash Kolla |
| Co-Producer | Gopichand Innamuri |
| CEO | Vijay Kumar Chaganti |
| Marketing | Firstshow |
| PRO | Sabari |
Mounted on a big budget with a strong technical team, DQ41 is one of the most anticipated upcoming multilingual films from Dulquer Salmaan and SLV Cinemas.
