Tamil star Siva Karthikeyan has candidly admitted that matching steps with Telugu sensation Sreeleela is a daunting challenge. Talking about their upcoming film Parashakti, the actor revealed that he was initially taken aback by her explosive dance energy.

“I was completely floored after watching her dance in the Telugu song Kurchi Madathapetti with Mahesh Babu. Her speed and grace were unbelievable. I honestly checked YouTube again just to see if the video was playing at 1x or 2x speed,” Siva Karthikeyan said with a smile.

Acknowledging the gap in their dance styles, the actor added that he has already requested the choreographer to keep his steps simple in Parashakti. “I asked for something comfortable for me while dancing with Sreeleela in this film. Maybe I’ll try a more racy number sometime in the future,” he joked.

Earlier, Mahesh Babu had also showered praise on Sreeleela at a public event, singling out her unstoppable energy on the dance floor. “Wow, she’s a terrific dancer, absolutely loaded with energy. It’s hard to put it into words,” the superstar said. He even humorously remarked that Telugu heroes might struggle to keep up with her pace, quipping that “some heroes may have to strain their backs,” drawing laughs from the audience. Sreeleela, standing beside him, appeared grateful and visibly thrilled.

Director Trinadh Rao Nakkina, who played a key role in launching her Tollywood career with the blockbuster Dhamaka, summed up her impact perfectly. He noted that songs like Jinthak Chittaka and Pulsar Bike, performed alongside Ravi Teja, were instrumental in making her a sensation. “Sreeleela’s dance skills are unmatched. She brings extraordinary energy to the screen. Being a trained Bharatanatyam dancer gives her an edge—she dances effortlessly and emotes beautifully. That combination is truly powerful,” he said.