Your streaming binge-list just got a serious upgrade. Here's why - Pooja Hegde's birthday deserves its own watchathon.

Born in 1990, one of South India's most popular actresses, Pooja Hegde celebrates her 35th birthday today. And, this certainly calls for a celebration - not confetti-and-cake kind, but the type where you grab snacks, find your couch sweet spot, and lose yourself in seriously good cinema.

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Isn't she absolutely angelic?

Pooja Hegde has this thing where that indefinable spark makes you forget you're watching acting rather than just being. Her filmography reads like a variety masterclass, and lucky us, most of it's streaming right now.

Beast (2022) - Chaos Meets Pure Style

Find the movie on Netflix.

Available in multiple languages.

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Thalapathy Vijay alongside Pooja in what's basically Die Hard meets Tamil cinema swagger.

Nelson Dilipkumar locked everyone in a mall with terrorists. Sounds cliched? Wrong . This thing's layered - corporate espionage, childhood trauma, shopping center politics. Pooja plays someone navigating absolute pandemonium with zombie-apocalypse-survivor composure. The film works because it doesn't take itself too seriously. Her chemistry with Vijay crackles, but more importantly, she holds her own when the movie could've easily sidelined her.

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) - The Family Entertainer That Broke Everything

Find the movie on SUN NXT.

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This made "Butta Bomma" a cultural phenomenon. Allu Arjun and Pooja deliver their best in Trivikram's identity-swap comedy that's simultaneously family drama and romance without collapsing.

When a guy discovers a birth mix-up with a rich kid, good chaos ensues. Pooja's Amulya runs her own travel agency. She anchors this sprawling story with genuine warmth . When she's on screen with Allu Arjun, you buy their love completely. When navigating family politics, you root for her.

Most Eligible Bachelor (2021) - Rom-Com Excellence

Enjoy a perfect rainy day viewing on Netflix.

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Sometimes you need comfort cinema. Like your favorite sweater but movie form.

Pooja plays a stand-up comedian opposite Akhil's NRI seeking love. The film follows a familiar premise - arranged marriage setups, family expectations - but surprisingly, it is freshly executed. Pooja's Vibha is sharp, funny, unafraid calling out nonsense. She's not waiting around for rescue - she's got career, opinions, complications. The best part? The comedy angle's treated seriously. She doesn't just play a comedian; she inhabits someone who understands timing, reading rooms, being genuinely witty rather than "quirky in that movie way".

Radhe Shyam (2022) - Epic Romance Meets Destiny

Find the movie on Netflix (Hindi) , ZEE5 , Prime Video in various languages.

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Starring Prabhas in a period drama set against European vistas, Radhe Shyam narrates the story of a palmist who doesn't believe in love, when one day he meets a doctor challenging everything he knows. Radhe Shyam is a big budget film - it's emotionally captivating and raises philosophical questions about fate versus free will. Pooja's Dr. Prerana isn't just a love interest, she's intellectually equal, making Vikramaditya question his worldview.

Trivia: Did you know, the director spent 18 years developing this story. His dedication shows in every detail - costumes, cinematography, with Italy becoming almost a third character.

Maharshi (2019) - Commerce Meets Conscience

Find the movie on Prime Video.

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Mahesh Babu tackles social consciousness where corporate drama morphs into agricultural activism. Pooja witnesses a successful businessman's journey from profit-driven to actually caring about the world. Pooja's role provides emotional center when the film ventures into message-heavy territory.

The film won the National Award twice.

The Perfect Chronology to Enjoy Pooja’s Movies

Start with Most Eligible Bachelor for pure joy. Then, transition to Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo for music and family feels. Take a break for snacks, or maybe Instagram scrolling. Then, watch Beast for adrenaline, Radhe Shyam for epic romance, finally ending the night with Maharshi if feeling contemplative.

Happy birthday, Pooja Hegde. Thanks for making streaming queues infinitely more interesting.