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Actor
Anushka Shetty
Active Telugu, Tamil & Malayalam Cinema
- FromMangalore, Karnataka, India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Age36–45
- Active2005 – Present
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Anushka Shetty – Biography
Anushka Shetty – Full Information
- Full Name: Sweety Shetty
- Popular Name: Anushka Shetty
- Nickname: Sweety, Mac
- Profession: Actress
- Profession Category: Actress
- Known For: Baahubali franchise, Arundhati, Rudhramadevi, Bhaagamathie, Size Zero
- Date of Birth: 7 November 1981
- Age: 44 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mangalore, Karnataka, India
- Hometown: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 64 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: A. N. Vittal Shetty
- Mother: Prafulla Shetty
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
Brothers:
- Sai Ramesh Shetty
- Gunaranjan Shetty
Education
- School: Completed her schooling in Bengaluru, Karnataka
- College: Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
- Qualification: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Made her acting debut in Puri Jagannadh’s Telugu action film Super alongside Nagarjuna. |
| 2006 | Rose to fame with S. S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster Vikramarkudu opposite Ravi Teja. |
| 2009 | Delivered a career-defining dual performance as Jejamma and Arundhati in the fantasy thriller Arundhati, earning widespread critical acclaim. |
| 2010 | Made her Tamil cinema debut opposite Suriya in the blockbuster action film Singam. |
| 2015 | Portrayed Queen Rudhramadevi in the historical epic Rudhramadevi. |
| 2015 | Achieved global recognition as Queen Devasena in Baahubali: The Beginning. |
| 2017 | Reprised Devasena in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, one of India’s highest-grossing films. |
| 2018 | Headlined the successful female-centric thriller Bhaagamathie. |
| 2023 | Returned to the big screen with the romantic comedy Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty opposite Naveen Polishetty. |
| 2026 | Expanded her filmography with Ghaati and prepared for her Malayalam debut in Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Arundhati | Won |
| 2009 | Special Jury Award | Nandi Awards | Arundhati | Won |
| 2010 | Contribution to Cinema | Kalaimamani Honour (Government of Tamil Nadu) | Overall Contribution | Won |
| 2011 | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Vedam | Won |
| 2015 | Best Actress – Telugu | Filmfare Awards South | Rudhramadevi | Won |
| 2016 | Best Actress – Telugu | IIFA Utsavam | Rudhramadevi | Won |
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