Anushka Shetty, a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her roles in Telugu and Tamil films, enjoys widespread popularity across India. Her iconic portrayal of Princess Devasena in the Baahubali series solidified her status as a leading star.

Wiki/Biography

Anushka Shetty (Sweety Shetty), born on November 7, 1981, in Puttur, Karnataka, India, is a Scorpio. She completed a Bachelor of Computer Applications at Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, and later received yoga training from Bharat Thakur, husband of actress Bhoomika Chawla. Subsequently, she relocated to Hyderabad, Telangana.

Physical Appearance

• Height: Approximately 5’9″
• Weight: Approximately 60 kg
• Hair Color: Black
• Eye Color: Black
• Body Measurements (approx.): 34-30-36

Physical Transformation

For her role as Soundarya in Size Zero (2015), Anushka gained 20 kg naturally, rejecting prosthetics due to concerns about an unnatural screen appearance.

Family

Parents & Siblings

Her father is A.N. Vittal Shetty, and her mother is Prafulla Shetty. She has two brothers: Gunaranjan Shetty (businessman) and Sai Ramesh Shetty (cosmetic surgeon).

Husband & Children

Anushka Shetty is currently unmarried and does not have children.

Relationships/Affairs

Rumors have linked Anushka to director Krish Jagarlamudi (post-Vedam) and co-star Prabhas (Baahubali). She has consistently denied these speculations, emphasizing her friendship with Prabhas and promising to announce any future marriage publicly.

Religion & Ethnicity

Anushka Shetty is a Hindu belonging to the Tuluva Bunt community. Her participation in the Kola festival at her ancestral home highlights her connection to her roots and traditions.

Signature/Autograph

Career

Telugu Film

Anushka’s Telugu debut was in Super (2005). Notable films include Arundhati (2009), Vedam (2010), and Rudhramadevi (2015). She is also appreciated for her dance performances in various films.

Tamil Film

She debuted in Tamil cinema with Rendu (2006). Critically acclaimed performances followed in films like Deiva Thirumagal (2011) and Size Zero (2015).

Pan-India Film

Her role as Devasena in the Baahubali series (2015-2017) catapulted her to pan-Indian stardom.

OTT

Anushka appeared in Silence, an Amazon Prime Video release, after a brief hiatus from the industry.

Awards, Honours, Achievements

Anushka has received numerous awards, including Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards, and CineMAA Awards, for her exceptional performances.

Net Worth

As of 2023, her estimated net worth is around ₹100 crore.

Favourites

• Food: Chicken Curry
• Color: Black, White
• Destination: London
• Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
• Actor: Prabhas

Facts

• Nickname: Mac
• Known as the “Lady Superstar” of South Indian cinema
• Screen name “Anushka” chosen by Puri Jagannadh and Nagarjuna
• Supports various NGOs
• Former geography teacher and yoga instructor
• Dislikes auditions
• Non-vegetarian
• Collects nature-based articles and poems
• One of the highest-paid female actors in South India
• Has a rare condition called “laughing sickness”