Sunny Leone's career in the adult film industry began in 2002, when she started working as a model and performer. Her early success in the industry led to her becoming a household name, with numerous awards and nominations to her credit. However, it was her decision to leave the industry and transition to mainstream cinema that catapulted her to a wider audience. Her debut Bollywood film, "Rendezvous" (2005), marked a new chapter in her career, one that would be characterized by a deliberate attempt to rebrand herself as a respectable actress.