Sreeja Konidela’s marriage to Shirish Bharadwaj in 2007 caused a significant stir in the media, particularly within the Telugu film industry. The event garnered considerable attention, with reports suggesting a strained relationship between Sreeja and her family due to their opposition to her chosen partner. Despite these challenges, the couple eventually wed in an Arya Samaj ceremony.
Interestingly, a film released shortly after Sreeja’s marriage, titled “Parugu” starring Allu Arjun, featured a storyline that resonated with Sreeja’s personal experience. The film, directed by Bhaskar, depicted a father’s (played by Prakash Raj) emotional turmoil as his daughter elopes against his wishes.
The striking similarities between the film’s plot and Sreeja’s real-life situation led to widespread speculation about the film’s inspiration. Given the close proximity of the film’s release to Sreeja’s marriage, many believed that director Bhaskar drew inspiration from the real-life events, mirroring the emotional turmoil experienced by the Konidela family.
While there’s no official confirmation of this connection, the parallels between the film’s narrative and Sreeja’s personal life undeniably sparked considerable discussion within the Telugu film industry and beyond.