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07 Nov, 1981 | Mangalore, Karnataka
Actress
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil films. She was introduced by Puri Jagannath in the movie Super. She was mainly known for choosing female-centric movies like Arundathi, Rudharamadevi, Size Zero, and many others. Background Anushka Shetty was born into a Tulu-speaking family hailing from Mangalore and pursued her studies in Bangalore. Her parents are A. N. Vittal Shetty and Prafulla. She has two brothers, Gunarajan Shetty and Sai Ramesh Shetty, who are cosmetic surgeons. She was also a yoga instructor who had studied with Bharat Thakur. Film Career Even after acting in Puri Jagan's Super in 2005, she did not get any fame. But after director S. S. Rajamouli cast her in Vikramarkudu, the film went on to become very successful and got her much recognition. In 2009, Anushka first starred in the blockbuster hit fantasy film Arundhati . In this heroine-centric film, she played two roles for the first time. It was both a critical and commercial success. Critics heaped praise on Anushka for her performance. In 2010, she portrayed a prostitute's role in Krish's critically acclaimed anthology film Vedam. For her performance, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, her second consecutive Filmfare Award. In 2015, she starred in the first part of Baahubali, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, which became one of the top-grossing films in the Indian film industry. Her third release in 2015 was Gunashekar's bilingual Rudhramadevi, in which she portrayed the title role of Kakatiya dynasty queen Rudrama Devi opposite Rana Daggubati and Allu Arjun. Her final release in 2015 was Size Zero, where she played the role of a plus-sized woman. Even though the movie did not do well at the box office, her acting was praised by the critics as well as the audience.
| Movie | Director | Release Date |
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Rojin Thomas | 28 Aug 2026 |
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Krish Jagarlamudi | 05 Sep 2025 |
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Mahesh Babu.P | 07 Sep 2023 |
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Hemant Madhukar | 02 Oct 2020 |
| Name | Anushka Shetty |
| Profession(s) |
Main Profession Actress |
| Date Of Birth | 07 Nov 1981 |
| Age | 45 |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Current Residence | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | 178 Cm |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Hobbies | Yoga, reading and Travelling |
Anushka Shetty Family |
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| Father | A. N. Vittal Shetty |
| Mother | Prafulla Shetty |
| Sibling | NA |
| Spouse | NA |
| Children | NA |
Anushka Shetty Education |
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| Education Qualification | Bachellor of Computer Application |
| College(s) | Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, Bangalore University |
| School(s) | |
Anushka Shetty Net Worth |
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| Net Worth | Rs 120 crore |
Anushka Shetty Debut Movies |
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| Telugu | super |
| Tamil | Rendu |
Anushka Shetty's pan-India crime thriller Ghaati, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, was released in theaters on July 11, 2026. The film, which features a cast including Vikram Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan, marks a professional reunion between Shetty and the director following their previous collaboration on the film Vedam.
The intense action-crime drama Ghaati, starring Anushka Shetty in the lead role, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release today, July 11, 2024. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the film explores the journey of a woman in the illicit cannabis trade and features Anushka in a raw, action-oriented avatar alongside co-star Vikram Prabhu.
A clip from the documentary Baahubali: The Torchbearer went viral on July 10, 2026, featuring Anushka Shetty alongside co-stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati. The footage, which shows the actors discussing the franchise's legacy, has generated renewed interest and fan speculation regarding the possibility of a future installment in the series.
Anushka Shetty's acclaimed action drama Ghaati, also titled Sheelavathi: The Ghat Queen, reached a new milestone as it made its world television premiere on Zee Cinema on July 5 at 8 PM. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the film features Shetty as a resilient leader standing against injustice and showcases the actress in a powerful, gritty role alongside Vikram Prabhu and Jagapathi Babu.
Anushka Shetty’s acclaimed action-drama Sheelavathi: The Ghati Queen is scheduled to make its world television premiere on Zee Cinema this Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 8 pm. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the film stars Shetty in the titular role of a female porter-turned-warrior and features a cast including Vikram Prabhu, Jagapathi Babu, and Chaitanya Rao Madadi.
| Year | Award | Category | Status | Movie |
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| 2011 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema | Winner |
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| 2011 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Prize - Best Actress | Winner |
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| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress | Winner |
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Anushka, who is Tulu by ethnicity, never imagined becoming an actress before being picked in an audition by renowned filmmaker Puri Jagannadh.
Director Meher Ramesh noticed the certified yoga instructor while she was very busy teaching yoga classes and recommended her to Puri Jagan for his upcoming film
Anushka was prepared to return to her hometown after appearing in two films,
She had packed all of her belongings. Her career was revolutionized by a phone call from the unconventional director S.S. Rajamouli, who gave her a big break with the film
After reading multiple books and novels, she gave herself the name Anushka Shetty purely in luck.
Anushka enjoys writing poetry in English because her native Tulu has no script, and she has a tendency to gather newspapers about natural disasters for her diary.
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