Anushka Shetty
Biography
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress born on November 7, 1981, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She made her acting debut in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to fame following her performance in Vikramarkudu in 2006. After starring in a series of high-budget productions alongside leading Telugu actors, she became one of Telugu cinema's leading actresses in successive years. She received high critical acclaim for her portrayal of the titular character in Arundhati and as Saroja in Vedam. These performances fetched her two Filmfare awards, one Nandi award, and two CineMAA awards. Her professional credits include fifty-three known credits within the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. Born in Mangalore, Karnataka, India on November 7, 1981, she has built an extensive career in acting, with a total of fifty-three known credits listed on her professional profile.
She made her feature film debut in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to prominence following her performance in Vikramarkudu in 2006. After starring in a series of high-budget productions alongside leading Telugu actors, she established herself as one of Telugu cinema's leading actresses in the successive years.
Throughout her career, she has also received high critical acclaim for specific performances, including her portrayal of the titular character in Arundhati and her role as Saroja in Vedam. Her work in these acclaimed projects fetched her two Filmfare Awards, one Nandi Award, and two CineMAA Awards.
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54 titles- Bãhubali: The Torchbearer (2026) as Self
- Bāhubali: The Epic (2025) as Devasena
- Ghaati (2025)
- Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty (2023) as Anvitha Ravali Shetty
- Nishabdham (2020) as Sakshi
- N.T.R: Kathanayakudu (2019) as B. Saroja Devi
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Rani Lakshmibai (uncredited)
- Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) Thanks
- Bhaagamathie (2018) as Chanchala/Bhaagamathie
- Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) as Krishnamma
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) as Devasena
- Si 3 (2017) as Kavya
- Oopiri (2016) as Nandini (Cameo)
- Soggade Chinni Nayana (2016) as Krishna Kumari (cameo)
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) as Devasena
- Yennai Arindhaal (2015) as Thenmozhi
- Inji Iduppazhagi (2015) as Sweety
- Rudhramadevi (2015) as Princess Rudrama Devi / Prince Rudradeva Maharaja
- Lingaa (2014) as Lakshmi
- Irandam Ulagam (2013) as Ramya / Varna
- Singam 2 (2013) as Kavya
- Mirchi (2013) as Vennela
- Alex Pandian (2013) as Radhakrishnan
- Thaandavam (2012) as Meenakshi
- Saguni (2012)
- Damarukam (2012) as Maheswari
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Anuradha Raghunathan
- Vaanam (2011) as Saroja
- Ragada (2010) as Sirisha
- Panchakshari (2010)
- Vedam (2010) as Saroja
- Singam (2010) as Kavya
- Khaleja (2010) as Subhashini
- Nagavalli (2010) as Chandramukhi alias Nagavalli (past)
- Thakita Thakita (2010) as Sweety
- Kedi (2010)
- Vettaikaaran (2009) as 'Susi' Susheela
- Arundhati (2009) as Arundhati "Aru" / Arundhati "Jejamma"
- Billa (2009) as Maya
- Baladur (2008) as Bhanumathi
- Chintakayala Ravi (2008) as Sunita
- Souryam (2008) as Swetha
- Swagatam (2008) as Shailu
- Okka Magaadu (2008)
- King (2008) as special appearance
- Lakshyam (2007) as Indu
- Don (2007) as Priya Mathur
- Stalin (2006) as Item song appr
- Rendu (2006) as Jothy
- Vikramarkudu (2006) as Neeraja
- Asthram (2006) as Anusha
- Super (2005) as Sasha
- Mahanandi (2005) as Nandini
- Kathanar - The Wild Sorcerer as Nila
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anushka Shetty best known for?
Anushka Shetty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bāhubali: The Epic (2025), Nishabdham (2020), Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015).
When and where was Anushka Shetty born?
Anushka Shetty was born on November 7, 1981 in Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Anushka Shetty have?
Anushka Shetty has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Anushka Shetty's background in cinema and television?
Anushka Shetty is an Indian film actress born on November 7, 1981, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She made her acting debut in the 2005 Telugu film Super and rose to fame following her performance in Vikramarkudu in 2006. After starring in a series of high-budg...