Southern
actress
Anushka
Shetty,
who
is
busy
shooting
for
upcoming
Telugu
period-drama
Rudhrama
Devi,
is
expected
to
shed
as
much
as
15
kg
for
her
role
in
the
film.
"She
(Anushka)
has
been
advised
to
shed
at
least
10
to
15
kg
for
the
film.
In
the
next
two
months,
she
will
undergo
a
strict
weight
regime
to
perfect
the
look
for
the
film," a
source
from
the
film's
unit
told.
Anushka,
however,
will
not
lose
too
much
of
weight.
"She
has
another
period
flick
lined
up.
It
is
important
that
the
weight
loss
is
under
control.
To
ensure
that
she
stays
in
shape,
she
will
spend
more
time
on
yoga
than
on
physical
workout,"
the
source
added.
Rudhramadevi
is
being
directed
and
produced
by
Gunasekhar,
and
Anushka
will
essay
the
role
of
Rani
Rudhrama
Devi
of
Kakatiya
dynasty.
The
film
features
an
ensemble
cast
of
Rana
Daggubati,
Aditi
Chengappa,
Vikramjeet
Virk,
Nathalia
Kaur,
Hamsa
Nandhini,
Prakash
Raj,
Baba
Sehegal,
Krishnam
Raju,
Ahuti
Prasad,
Jayaprakash
Reddy
and
Adithya
Menon.
Illayaraja
will
compose
the
music
for
the
film,
which
will
have
cinematography
by
Ajay
Vincent.
Meanwhile,
Anushka
will
soon
start
working
on
Telugu
period-drama
Baahubali
with
filmmaker
S.S
Rajamouli.
IANS