The film was a financial success, and Advani's role earned her positive reviews from critics. Later that year, she made her debut in Telugu cinema with Koratala Siva's political thriller Bharat Ane Nenu, about the story of a student (played by Mahesh Babu) who unexpectedly becomes the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. The film had worldwide earnings of ₹2.25 billion (US$33 million), becoming one of Telugu cinema's highest grossers, but Advani's portrayal of Vasumati, the love interest of Babu's character, met with mixed reviews.[11] Her chemistry with him was also well received by critics.[12][13] Also that year, Advani appeared in a music album titled Urvashi, sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh, opposite Shahid Kapoor.