Ileana started off her career in Telugu films with Devadasu. Her next film Pokiri made her more famous and she became popular actress without any doubt. She went on to star in many popular films in Telugu and Tamil. She then got an offer to play lead in Barfi in Hindi and that changed her career direction completely.
She became more famous Nationally and continued to act in Hindi more. She did not return to South Languages. Now, she has been approached to play opposite Ravi Teja and the actress has been listening to the script and narration as many number of times as she can it seems. She wants to be sure about her character and also about the complete movie.
Srinu Vaitla and Mythri Movie Makers have been in continuous discussions with her. She demanded Rs. 2 crores to act in the film, it seems. The movie shoot will happen in USA and Ravi Teja will be going there with the team in June. Anupama Parameshwaran is confirmed to join the shoot by June 2nd week and if Ileana and producers come to a deal, she will also join the shoot by June end, it seems. A long 60 day schedule has been planned for the film in USA and Ravi Teja will be seen in three characters as Amar Akbar Anthony.