
Concurrently, Hegde has embraced significant opportunities in tamil cinema. She is set to star alongside Suriya in the upcoming film 'Retro', where she portrays a de-glamorized role, marking a departure from her previous glamorous avatars. Additionally, she has been cast opposite Vijay in 'Thalapathy 69', further cementing her presence in Kollywood. Her bollywood endeavors continue as well, with projects like 'Deva' alongside shahid kapoor and 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' with varun Dhawan.
Despite her current focus on tamil and hindi films, there are indications of a potential return to telugu cinema. Reports suggest that Hegde is set to collaborate with dulquer salmaan in an upcoming telugu romantic drama, expected to commence filming in late 2025. This development hints that, while her recent projects have been outside Tollywood, she remains open to engaging with telugu cinema, possibly awaiting the right script and collaboration.