Actress Sreeleela, a prominent face in South Indian cinema, officially graduated with an MBBS medical degree from DY Patil University in Mumbai on February 10, 2026. The 24-year-old star successfully completed her rigorous six-year medical education while maintaining a demanding acting career, a feat that has earned widespread admiration from fans and the film industry. Her convocation ceremony saw her receive the degree, marking her official qualification as a doctor.[m+6]
Balancing Two Demanding Careers
Sreeleela began her medical studies as part of the 2020 batch at DY Patil Medical College. This period coincided with the rapid rise of her acting career in Kannada and Telugu cinema. She managed to balance intense semesters of theory classes, practicals, hospital postings, and examinations with a busy film schedule that included multiple shoots and promotional activities.[livemint+1]
Her commitment to both fields was evident throughout her studies. Sreeleela's mother, Dr. Swarnalatha, a practicing gynecologist in Bengaluru, inspired her to pursue medicine. This family background likely influenced her dedication to completing the challenging MBBS program.[herzindagi+6]
The actress even took a brief break from her acting commitments in her final year to concentrate fully on her studies. This conscious decision highlighted her priority for education despite the constant buzz around her rising cinematic profile. She later returned to the spotlight with renewed energy for both her medical and acting pursuits.[livemint+1]
Fans Praise Discipline and Dedication
Photos and videos from Sreeleela's graduation ceremony quickly went viral across social media platforms. The visuals showed her beaming with pride in maroon academic robes as she accepted her degree. Many clips captured her taking a modern version of the Hippocratic Oath alongside her classmates.[hindustantimes+6]
Fans expressed immense pride and surprise at her ability to excel in two highly demanding professions simultaneously. Social media users lauded her extraordinary discipline and commitment. One user commented, "That's seriously impressive. Cinema shoots, tight schedules, public life… and still completing medical graduation? That takes next-level discipline." Others simply celebrated "Dr. Sreeleela," acknowledging her as a "beauty with brains."[hindustantimes+3]
Future in Medicine and Film
Sreeleela's acting career has seen her star in several successful Telugu and Kannada films. Her credits include lead roles in "Kiss" and "Pelli SandaD." She also featured in blockbusters like "Dhamaka," "Bhagavanth Kesari," and "Guntur Kaaram." Most recently, she gained widespread attention for her special dance number "Kissik" in "Pushpa 2: The Rule."
She has multiple upcoming projects, including her Tamil debut with "Parasakthi" and a Hindi debut in an Anurag Basu film alongside Kartik Aaryan. She also has "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" with Pawan Kalyan and an untitled project with Dhanush and Sai Pallavi in the pipeline. With her MBBS now complete, many are curious whether she will practice medicine alongside her acting career or keep the title of "Dr. Sreeleela" as a testament to her achievement. Her journey stands as a rare example of achieving both academic and cinematic success.[hindustantimes+15]
