Pooja Hegde Faces Setback with Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Flop

Pooja Hegde, well-known for her work alongside major Telugu stars, has encountered another setback with her latest film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The romantic comedy, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, opened to disappointing reviews and failed to draw audiences, resulting in lacklustre weekday numbers and a poor weekend showing.

For Pooja Hegde, who has not signed a Telugu film in over two years, this Hindi release was seen as a crucial opportunity to revive her career momentum. The actress reportedly had high expectations, hoping that a hit would attract new projects after a string of unsuccessful films and a period where producers looked elsewhere due to her high demands. Unfortunately, the film’s underperformance has been a significant blow.

Mrunal Thakur, who also features in the film, is experiencing a similar downturn in her Hindi film journey, despite finding acclaim in Telugu cinema. The film's failure has surprised both actresses, who had banked on its success.

Fans of Pooja Hegde are now eager to see which project she will take up next, especially with speculation about her possible return to Telugu films.