
Actress Sreeleela was mobbed by fans during her visit to the Tirumala temple on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi on Monday, with visuals of the incident quickly going viral across social media platforms. The actor had arrived at the hill shrine to seek blessings on the auspicious day, which traditionally sees a massive influx of devotees from across the country.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi, considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar, draws lakhs of pilgrims to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple every year. Along with devotees, several celebrities are also known to visit the shrine on the day, leading to heightened security arrangements. Despite this, Sreeleela was seen surrounded by fans who attempted to click photographs and interact with her, resulting in a brief moment of chaos.
Videos circulating online show the actress navigating through a dense crowd as security personnel attempted to escort her safely through the temple premises. While no injuries were reported, the visuals sparked a debate online about crowd control and celebrity safety at religious sites, particularly during major festivals.
Social media reactions were mixed. While many fans expressed concern for the actor’s safety, others criticised the lack of restraint shown by devotees inside a place of worship. One user commented that mobile phone usage should be restricted near temples to preserve the sanctity of such spaces, while another praised the actress for remaining calm amid the commotion.
Sreeleela, who has emerged as one of the most popular young stars in recent years, has seen a rapid rise in fan following due to her work across Telugu and Kannada cinema. Her growing popularity has often resulted in large crowds wherever she makes public appearances.
The incident comes amid a series of similar episodes involving celebrities being mobbed in public places.
Recently, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu was seen struggling to move through a crowd during a work-related visit in Hyderabad, while Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav also drew attention when videos of fans attempting to photograph him during his Tirumala visit went viral.
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