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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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About Anushka Shetty
What is Anushka Shetty's real name?
Her birth name is Sweety Shetty. She adopted the stage name Anushka Shetty upon entering the film industry with her debut movie Super in 2005.
Is Anushka Shetty getting married in 2026?
No. In March 2026, her official team issued a strong statement slamming persistent media speculations about her marriage, urging the public to wait for official confirmation and respect her privacy.
What are her major movie releases in 2026?
She is starring in the high-stakes thriller film Ghaati, and is making her Malayalam cinema debut as the mythical Kalliyankattu Neeli in the highly anticipated epic horror film Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer.
Did she undergo professional training before acting?
Before pursuing her acting career, Anushka completed her BCA degree and trained extensively as a professional yoga instructor under well-known expert Bharat Thakur.
What is her most famous role globally?
She gained immense global fame for her portrayal of the fierce warrior queen Devasena in S. S. Rajamouli's cinematic blockbusters Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).
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