Model-turned-actress Anushka Shetty is a renowned face in the South Indian film industry. She mainly works in Telugu and Tamil films and has starred in high-profile films, including the Baahubali franchise. While many actresses hesitated to double their weight for a character (Size Zero film), she did it easily and subsequently reduced it in weeks. Launching her career as a Yoga teacher, she ventured into modeling because of her height and good shape and eventually entered cinema in 2005. Her film credits include Super, Mahanandi, Rendu, Vikramarkudu, Lakshyam, Souryam, Chintakayala Ravi, Arundhati, Vedam, Vettaikaaran, Singam, Singam II, Yennai Arindhaal, Deiva Thirumagal, Size Zero, Rudhramadevi, and Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty. Since the debut film, Anushka’s fame, reputation, and popularity have only enhanced. So, who is Anushka Shetty? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Anushka Shetty Biography
Anushka Shetty was born on November 7, 1981, in Puttur, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. She is currently 43 years old.
| Birth Name | Sweety Shetty |
| Nickname | Anushka, Sweetu, Mac |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1981 |
| Place of Birth | Puttur, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Indian (Tulu) |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
Family and Education
Anushka Shetty is the daughter of Prafulla and A.N. Vittal Shetty. She grew up alongside her two brothers, Gunaranjan and Sai Ramesh Shetty, who are cosmetic surgeons.
She has ethnic Tuluva ancestry and is reported to have descended from the Bellipady Uramalu Guthu family.
After completing her school studies, she attended Mount Carmel College in Bangalore and graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Applications degree.
Anushka Shetty Love Life
Naga Chaitanya – She was rumored to be dating Naga Caitanya in 2011.
Krish – She was rumored to be dating director Krish.
Prabhas – Anushka and Prabhas worked together in the Baahubali franchise and were eventually reported to be in a relationship. However, both actors denied the rumors citing baseless.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 10 inches Centimeters – 178 cm Meters – 1.78 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 68 kg Pounds – 149 lbs |
| Body Build | Voluptuous |
| Body Measurements | 36-27-36 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US)/7 (UK) |
| Dress Size | 8 (US)/ 12 (UK) |
| Distinctive Features | Tall Height Her Smile |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
In 2005, she made her debut in Puri Jagannadh’s 2005 Telugu film Super as Sasha. The following year, she appeared in her first Tamil film, Rendu alongside R. Madhavan.
She is currently acting in a multilingual (Tamil – Telugu – Malayalam) film titled Bhaagamathie, which is scheduled to release in 2018. This film marks her debut in Mollywood.
Television Debut
She hasn’t appeared in television series but has occasionally been a part of movie promotional talk shows.
Brand Endorsements
Being a top-paid celebrity endorser in south India, she has been featured in television commercials and print ads like Head & Shoulders, Colgate Active Salt toothpaste, Intex Aqua, and Chennai Silk.
Anushka Shetty Net Worth
Shetty is one of the richest and most popular actresses in the South. She charges Rs 3 – 4 crores per film. As of 2024, Anushka Shetty’s estimated net worth is $15 million. Her sources of income include films, endorsements, modeling, and personal investments.
Anushka Shetty owns a luxury pad in Woods Apartments in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. She has a couple of exotic cars from the makers of Audi and Mercedes Benz.
Anushka Shetty Favorite Things
- Food – All Chicken dishes
- Actors – Akkineni Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Abhishek Bachchan
- Actress – Simran, Jyothika
- Book – The Alchemist by Palio Coelho
- Color – Black and White
- Holiday Destination – London
- Sport – Volleyball
- Car – Maruti Swift
- Perfume – Davidoff Cool Water
- Attire – Saree
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – AnushkaShetty
- Instagram – anushkashettyofficial (Fan Account)
- Twitter – Anushka_ASF (Fan Account)
Anushka Shetty Facts
Anushka is also a profound Yoga instructor. She got Yoga training from Yoga guru Bharat Thakur.
When Puri Jagannath was looking for a fresh face for his film Super, Bharat Thakur suggested her name. After a successful audition, she was selected for the main role.
Anushka gained 20 kg weight for the film Size Zero starring Arya.
She was a bright student in school, and her favorite subject was Geography.
Shetty has a crazy hobby of collecting paper cuts of natural calamities. She also loves listening to music.
Anusha has won several awards for her stunning performance in Arundathi, Vedam, Deiva Thirumagal, and Baahubali.
She is fluent in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English.
According to reports, Anushka Shetty was paid Rs 5 crore for Baahubai 2: The Conclusion, making her the first South Indian actress to get the 5 crore mark as a salary.
Anushka has won three Filmfare Awards, first for Arundhati (2009), second for Vedam (2010), and third for Rudhramadevi (2015).
Her upcoming movies are Ghaati and Kathanar – The Wild Sorcerer.