It is National Doctor's Day today (July 1, 2026), and South Indian actress Sreeleela, who is also a doctor, opened up about how she managed to shoot her song Viral Vayyari while preparing for her MBBS examination.

Actress Sreeleela, who is a popular name in the South Indian film industry, is also a doctor. Earlier this year, she completed her MBBS, and on National Doctor's Day 2026, the actress revealed how she managed to shoot her song Viral Vayyari while preparing for her examination.

The actress shared, "Being a doctor has always been my dream and my biggest passion. Even while shooting for Viral Vayyari, I made sure my MBBS exams came first. I'd finish my shoot, rush back for my practicals, and return to the set whenever I got a break. It wasn't easy, but pursuing medicine has always meant the world to me."

Sreeleela On Becoming A Doctor

Earlier this year, Sreeleela received her MBBS degree, and she posted a long note about it on her Instagram. While sharing the pictures from her convocation ceremony, the actress wrote, "A milestone. 🧿 🙏🏻 A journey—one that you were a part of, knowingly or unknowingly. A sacred space that became my serene escape from the facade… a place where I could simply be me. Your girl kept her promise. This wasn’t just about a degree. It was about growth, faith, tears, resilience, and becoming."