Kamalinee Mukherjee, a prominent Telugu actress known for her roles in hit movies like Anand, Godavari, Style, Happy Days, and Gamyam, has revealed the reason behind her departure from the Telugu film industry. After appearing in the 2014 film Govindudu Andarivadele alongside Ram Charan and Kajal Aggarwal, she took a step back from Telugu cinema. While she did appear in a few Tamil and Malayalam projects, she eventually quietly exited the film industry.

In a recent interview on the D-Talks podcast, Kamalinee opened up about her decision, explaining that she felt "hurt" by how her role in Govindudu Andarivadele ultimately turned out. Despite describing the filming experience as "amazing" and praising the support of her co-actors and the crew, she confessed to feeling out of place and uncomfortable with the final portrayal of her character. She clarified that her decision was not the result of any conflict or negative experiences with the team. Instead, it stemmed from a personal feeling of disappointment and the realization that her role could be easily diminished during editing.

"I just wasn't very comfortable about how my role in the film turned out," Kamalinee explained. "So, it wasn't anything contentious. It wasn't like a fight or something. I just stepped back from Telugu films after that for a while because I felt hurt. I felt hurt about the way it (her role) turned out".

Kamalinee emphasized that she holds no grudges and understands the unpredictable nature of filmmaking, where the final product may not always align with initial expectations. She shared that sometimes, scenes that feel significant during shooting may not have the intended impact in the final cut, a realization that can be disheartening for an actor. This experience led her to believe that if her role wasn't essential to the story and could be easily removed, it was time for her to explore opportunities outside of Telugu cinema.

Following her departure from Telugu films, Kamalinee acted in the Tamil movie Iraivi and the Malayalam blockbuster Pulimurugan in 2016. She then chose to focus on her married life and family. Although she is no longer active in the film industry or on social media, she is still remembered by fans for her memorable roles.

Kamalinee's career began with a dream debut in Sekhar Kammula's Anand in 2004. She quickly gained recognition for her ability to portray strong, emotional characters. She collaborated with Sekhar Kammula on three iconic films Anand, Godavari, and Happy Days. She also shared screen space with senior stars like Venkatesh in Nagavalli and Nagarjuna in Shirdi Sai. Kamalinee also stated that she isn't in touch with Sekhar Kammula.