A successful family action-drama that solidified her position as a mainstream bankable actress. 2. The Rise of the Female Protagonist (2009–2014)
Her filmography is defined by a mix of high-octane blockbusters and performance-driven dramas. She gained international fame for her role as Devasena in S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). Her transformation from a shackled, elderly prisoner to a fierce, warrior queen remains one of the most celebrated character arcs in Indian cinema. Other notable works include Vedam, where she played a sex worker with great sensitivity, and Size Zero, for which she gained significant weight to portray the challenges of body image.
A highly successful horror-thriller that proved her solo box-office pull once again.
Anushka Shetty: A Comprehensive Guide to Her Filmography and Viral Appeal
: A critically acclaimed Tamil film where she played a compassionate lawyer alongside Vikram.
: A groundbreaking dark fantasy film where she played a dual role. Her performance as the fierce queen Jejamma won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Telugu) and a Nandi Award. It became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of its time.
Anushka is a trained yoga instructor and an elegant dancer, making her music videos incredibly popular online: