4 min readKochiUpdated: May 18, 2026 02:04 PM IST Social media has been abuzz for the past few days with rumours that renowned South Indian actor Sreeleela, predominantly known for her work in Telugu cinema, is dating up-and-coming Indian cricketer Tilak Varma. While such speculations usually arise after two celebrities are spotted together in public or based on the social media activity of either of them or their close ones, the Sreeleela-Tilak Varma tale has largely been speculative, with a section of netizens connecting dots from far apart. Nonetheless, the rumours quickly gained momentum and became a hot topic on social media. However, a new report has emerged, categorically denying any connection between the two celebrities and even asserting that they haven’t met in real life, thus far. ‘Rumours are baseless and untrue’ “The rumours surrounding Tilak Varma and Sreeleela are completely baseless and untrue. The two have never even met or spoken to each other. There is absolutely no truth to these speculations, and such fabricated stories should not be circulated without any factual …