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Anushka Shetty

What is anushka shetty?

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Key facts

birth name Sweety Shetty[1]
date of birth 7 November 1981[1]
profession Indian actress[1]
film industries Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema[1]

Anushka Shetty is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil cinema.

Context

Anushka Shetty, born Sweety Shetty on November 7, 1981, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema [1]. She initially worked as a yoga instructor before transitioning to acting [2]. Her breakthrough came with the 2009 Telugu film *Arundhati*, which earned her critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress in Telugu cinema [2]. She further solidified her reputation with the 2010 film *Vedam*, for which she received the Nandi Special Jury Award [2]. In 2015, she starred in the Tamil period drama *Baahubali: The Beginning*, followed by its sequel *Baahubali 2: The Conclusion* in 2017, both of which became among the highest-grossing Indian films of all time [2]. Her performance as Devasena in the *Baahubali* series is widely considered one of her most iconic roles [2].

Documented claims

  • Anushka Shetty’s birth name is Sweety Shetty. [1]
  • She began her career as a yoga instructor. [2]

Questions and answers

What is Anushka Shetty known for?

She is known for acclaimed roles in films like *Arundhati* (2009) and *Vedam* (2010) [2].

When did Anushka Shetty start her acting career?

She debuted with the 2005 Telugu film *Super* [3].

Sources

  1. Actor Profiles - Anushka Shetty | Outlook India — outlookindia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Anushka Shetty | Actress — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Anushka Shetty - Age, Bio, Family — famousbirthdays.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People