Anushka Shetty Biography, Wiki, Age, Movies, Family, Images: Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Telugu and Tamil films. After making her debut in the 2005 Telugu movie Super, directed by Puri Jagannadh, she made her Tamil film debut in the 2006 movie Rendu, directed by Sundar C.
Anushka has become a successful and critically acclaimed actress who has been the recipient of several prestigious awards such as the CineMAA Awards, Nandi Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and several Filmfare Awards. She is an established star in the South Indian film industry and continues to enjoy huge success as one of the highest-paid and most influential actresses in the Telugu and Tamil industries.
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress and model, best known for her iconic role as Arundhati in the blockbuster movie Arundhati, for which she won the Nandi Special Jury Award and Filmfare Best Actress Award in 2009. She has since gone on to star in the Tamil remake movie Billa with Ajith Kumar, Vettaikkaran with actor Vijay, and most recently Singam with Suriya in a blockbuster Tamil police story.
Shetty is known for her commitment to delivering nuanced, powerful performances in a range of roles that show her immense talent as an actress. Anushka Shetty is a South Indian actress and one of the most versatile performers in India. Since her breakout performance in A. L. Vijay’s family drama Deiva Thirumagal in 2011, Anushka has made an indelible impression on the audience with her stunning performances and range as an actor.
She worked in movies like Yennai Arindhaal, Rudhramadevi, Si3, Lingaa (starring Super Star Rajinikanth), and most notably Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, in which she starred alongside Prabhas, Tamannaah, and Rana Daggubati and earned praise from both critics and the audience. Shetty has won multiple awards for her outstanding performances including the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine in 2011.
Anushka Shetty Biography
| Name | Anushka Shetty |
| Real Name | Sweety Shetty |
| Nickname | Mac, Sweety |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1981 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 41 |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Family | Father: A.N. Vittal Shetty Mother: Prafulla Shetty Brothers: Gunaranjan Shetty (Businessman) and Sai Ramesh Shetty (Doctor) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Krish (Director, Rumour) Prabhas (Actor, Rumour) |
| Husband | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Yet to be updated |
| College | Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, Singing, Mimicry, Cooking |
| Birth Place | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current City | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
- Anushka Shetty FACEBOOK
- Anushka Shetty TWITTER
- Anushka Shetty INSTAGRAM
Interesting Facts
- Before entering the film industry she was a yoga instructor and she was trained under Bharat Thakur.
- Anushka Shetty started her acting career in the year 2005 with the Telugu movie Super, directed by Puri Jagannadh. In that movie, she acted with Akkineni Nagarjuna and Ayesha Takia.
- In 2010, she acted as a prostitute in the movie titled Vedam with Allu Arjun. For her performance in the movie, she grabbed Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
- She expressed her grief for Krishnam Raju’s death on her social media pages.
- She is the biggest fan of Tamil Star Vijay Serial Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Super | Sasha | Telugu | |
| 2005 | Mahanandi | Nandini | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Astram | Anusha | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Neeraja Goswami | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Stalin | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance in the song “I Wanna Spider-Man” |
| 2006 | Rendu | Jothy | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Lakshyam | Indu | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Don | Priya | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Okka Magaadu | Bhavani | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Swagatam | Sailaja (Sailu) | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Baladoor | Bhanu | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Souryam | Shweta | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Sunita | Telugu | |
| 2008 | King | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance in the song “Nuvvu Ready Nenu Ready” |
| 2009 | Arundhati | Arundhati / Jejamma | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Billa | Maya | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran | Susheela (Susi) | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kedi | Herself | Telugu | Special appearance in the song “Kedigaadu” |
| 2010 | Singam | Kavya Mahalingam | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Vedam | Saroja | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Panchakshari | Panchakshari / Honey | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Khaleja | Subashini | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Thakita Thakita | Herself | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Nagavalli | Chandramukhi (Nagavalli) | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Ragada | Sirisha | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Vaanam | Saroja | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Anuradha Raghunathan | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Saguni | Inspector Anushka | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Dr.Meenakshi Shiva Kumar | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Damarukam | Maheshwari (Mahi) | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Divya | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Mirchi | Vennela | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Singam II | Kavya Mahalingam | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Irandaam Ulagam | Ramya / Varna / Unnamed woman | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Thenmozhi | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Devasena | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Devasenai | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi | Rudrama Devi (Rudradeva Maharaja) | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Size Zero | Soundarya (Sweety) | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Soundarya (Sweety) | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Krishna Kumari | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2016 | Oopiri | Nandini | Telugu | Bilingual film; cameo appearance |
| 2016 | Thozha | Nandini | Tamil | Bilingual film; cameo appearance |
| 2017 | Si3 | Kavya Durai Singam | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Krishnamma | Telugu | Extended Cameo lead role |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Devasena | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Devasenai | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Bhaagamathie / Chanchala | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Bhaagamathie / Sanchala | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Rani Lakshmi Bai | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| 2020 | Nishabdham | Sakshi | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2020 | Silence | Sakshi | Tamil | Bilingual film |
| TBA | Untitled film co-starring Naveen Polishetty | TBA | Telugu | Filming |
Music Videos
- 2012 – Sachin Anthem as Herself
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Language | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Super | Best Supporting Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2009 | Arundhati | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2010 | Vedam | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2010 | Nagavalli | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Best Actress | Tamil | Nominated |
| 2012 | Dhamarukam | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Mirchi | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2015 | Rudhramadevi | Best Actress | Telugu | Won |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2 :The Conclusion | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
| 2018 | Bhaagamathie | Best Actress | Telugu | Nominated |
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2011 – Best Actress for Deiva Thirumagal – Nominated
- 2011 – Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema – Won
- 2015 – Best Actress for Rudhramadevi – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Actress (Critics) for Rudhramadevi – Won
- 2017 – Best Actress for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Nominated
- 2018 – Best Actress for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
Nandi Awards
- 2008 – Special Jury Award for Arundhati – Won
- 2015 – Best Actress for Size Zero – Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 2011 – Special Prize (Best Actress) for Deiva Thirumagal – Won
CineMAA Awards
- 2009 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Arundhati – Won
- 2010 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Vedam – Nominated
- 2010 – Best Actress (Jury) for Vedam – Won
- 2015 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Rudhramadevi – Won
Santosham Film Awards
- 2009 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Arundhati – Won
- 2010 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Vedam – Won
- 2013 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Mirchi – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Rudhramadevi – Won
- 2017 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Nominated
- 2018 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
Vijay Awards
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Vettaikaran | Favorite Heroine | Won |
| 2010 | Singam | Favorite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Favorite Heroine | Won |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Favorite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Favorite Heroine | Nominated |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Favorite Heroine | Nominated |
Behindwoods Gold Medals
- 2017 – Best Actress in a Leading Role Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Won
Zee Cine Awards – Telugu
- 2017 – Best Actress in a Leading Role for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Nominated
- 2017 – Favorite Actress for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and Om Nao Venkatesaya – Nominated
- 2018 – Favorite Actress for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
- 2018 – Best Actress in a Leading Role for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
TSR-TV9 National Film Awards
- 2012 – Best Heroine (Telugu) for Dhamarukam – Won
- 2013 – Best Heroine (Telugu) for Mirchi – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Heroine (Telugu) for Size Zero – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Rudhramadevi – Nominated
- 2017 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Nominated
- 2018 – Best Actress (Telugu) for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
Edison Awards (Tamil)
| Year | Artist/Work | Category | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Singam | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2010 | Singam | The Gorgeous Belle | Nominated |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Favorite Actress | Nominated |
| 2011 | Vaanam | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | Inji Iduppazhagi | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Best Actress | Nominated |
South Scope Style Awards
- 2009 – Best Actress for Arundhati – Won
Ugadi Awards (Telugu)
- 2009 – Best Actress for Arundhati – Won
- 2010 – Best Actress for Vedam – Won
- 2015 – Best Actress for Rudhramadevi – Won
International Tamil Film Awards
- 2011 – Best Actress for Deiva Thirumagal – Nominated
- 2011 – Best Actress for Vaanam – Nominated
Jaya TV Awards
- 2011 – Best Actress for Deiva Thirumagal – Nominated
Apsara Awards
- 2015 – Best Actress for Rudhramadevi – Won
- 2015 – Anushka Shetty for Entertainer of the Year – Won
International Indian Film Academy Awards | IIFA Utsavam
- 2015 – Best Actress for Rudhramadevi – Nominated
- 2015 – Best Actress for Size Zero – Nominated
Hyderabad Times Film Awards
- 2012 – Best Actress for Dhamarukam – Nominated
Radio City Cine Awards
- 2018 – Best Actress for Bhaagamathie – Nominated
Cinegoers Association Awards
- 2017 – Best Actress for Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – Won
Vamsee Film Awards
- 2010 – Best Actress for Arundhati – Won
- 2011 – Best Actress for Vedam – Won
Bharatumuni Film Awards
- 2015 – Best Actress for Rudhramadevi – Won
Other Awards and Honors
| Year | Honouring Body | Category | Award/rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tamil Nadu Government | Kalaimamani Award by Tamil Nadu State Government | Won |
| 2011 | TSR Awards | TSR Lalitha Kala Parishath Award | Won |
| 2012 | Times of India | Bangalore Times Most Desirable Women 2012 | 3 |
| 2012 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2012 | 3 |
| 2012 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Women 2012 | 5 |
| 2012 | Times of India | India’s Top 50 Most Desired women of 2012. | 45 |
| 2013 | Times of India | Bangalore Times Most Desirable Women 2013 | 3 |
| 2013 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2013 | 15 |
| 2013 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | Times of India | Bangalore Times Most Desirable Women 2014 | 13 |
| 2014 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman 2014 | 3 |
| 2014 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2015 | 1 |
| 2015 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Women 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2016 | 2 |
| 2016 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Women 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2017 | 9 |
| 2017 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Women 2017 | 14 |
| 2017 | IMDb | IMDb Top 10 Stars of Indian Cinema in 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2018 | 16 |
| 2018 | Times of India | Chennai Times Most Desirable Women 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | Eastern Eye | Sexiest Asian Women of the Decade | 8 |
| 2020 | Times of India | Hyderabad Times Forever Desirable Women 2021 | 1 |
| 2021 | Forbes India | Most Influential Instagram South Indian Celebrities | 23 |
| 2021 | Twitter India | Most Tweeted about Actors (Female) in South Indian Entertainment | 9 |