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**Genelia D’Souza Returns to Telugu Cinema After 13-Year Hiatus with ‘Junior’**
**Hyderabad, [Date – Today’s Date]** – Actress Genelia D’Souza, fondly remembered for her role as Haasini in the hit Telugu film ‘Bommarillu’, is making a comeback to South Indian cinema after a 13-year break. She will be seen in a crucial role in the upcoming pan-Indian film ‘Junior’, which marks the debut of Kireeti as a hero. The film is directed by Radhakrishna and is slated for release on June 18th.
Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad on Tuesday, Genelia shared details about her return and the film. She revealed that she was approached for the role three years ago by her husband, Riteish Deshmukh. Initially hesitant about returning to acting, she was convinced by Riteish and the film’s director, Radhakrishna, after hearing the story.
“This is a role I’ve never done before,” Genelia stated, emphasizing that audiences will see a completely new side of her. She described her character as a strong and assertive boss with hidden layers that will be revealed as the story progresses.
Genelia also praised her co-star, Kireeti, highlighting his hard work and talent in acting, dancing, and action sequences. She hinted at a complex relationship between their characters, promising a compelling narrative filled with action, emotion, and family sentiment reminiscent of ‘Bommarillu’.
The actress expressed her gratitude for the love she has received from South Indian audiences, who remember her not by her name, but by the iconic characters she has portrayed in films like ‘Boys’, ‘Dhee’, ‘Ready’, and ‘Bommarillu’. She is open to taking on experimental roles in Telugu cinema and wants to choose characters that leave a lasting impact on the audience, regardless of screen time.
Genelia reflected on her journey in the film industry, crediting directors like Shankar, Rajamouli, and Dil Raju for giving her opportunities that she considers blessings. She concluded by stating her desire to be part of meaningful stories and expressing confidence that her work will speak for itself. She also remembered her experience with senior actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, learning from him on sets of Bommarillu. She was happy working with talented artists like Prakash Raj and remembered working with young actors like Ram Charan in Orange and hailed Jr. NTR and Allu Arjun as extremely talented actors.
The movie also brings back the Bommarillu combo of Devi Sri Prasad (Music Director) and Senthil Kumar (Cinematographer).
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