Anushka Shetty, better known by the name Sweety Shetty, is a critically acclaimed Indian actress who has made a major impact on the Telugu and Tamil film industry.
She is known for her versatile performances and has received many prestigious honors.
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- Full name: Anushka Shetty
- Stage name: Sweety Shetty
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1981
- Age: 42
- Birthplace: Mangalore, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 1.79 m
- Parents: Prafulla Shetty and AN Vittal Shetty
- Siblings: Gunaranjan Shetty and Sai Ramesh Shetty
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $16 million
Early life and education
Anushka Shetty is an Indian actress who was born in Mangaluru, India on 7 November 1981. She was raised by her parents Prafulla Shetty and AN Vittal Shetty along with her two siblings Gunaranjan Shetty and Sai Ramesh Shetty.
Shetty holds a bachelor’s degree in computer applications from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. Her ethnicity is Indian and her religion is Hindu.
Profession
One of the most popular and acclaimed actresses in the Telugu film industry, Anushka Shetty had an interesting start in her acting career. While shooting for her debut film, Super Hero, director Puri Jagannadh and producer Nagarjuna were keen on giving Shetty a screen name as they felt her real name, Sweety, might resonate better with the audience.
As they were mulling over the options, they came across the name Anushka Manchanda, who had sung a song in the film. They were so impressed by the name that they adopted Anushka as Shetty’s screen name, marking the beginning of her illustrious film career.
Shetty made her film debut in Super, starring alongside well-known stars Nagarjuna and Ayesha Takia. Although the film received mixed reviews, Shetty’s performance was well received and she received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu.
Later that year, she co-starred with Srihari and Sumanth in another film, Maha Nandi. In 2006, Shetty’s career was on a roll and she starred in several successful films. She co-starred with Ravi Teja in the hit film Vikramarkudu, where critics praised her “sexy appeal” and “perfect acting”.
In the same year, she also made her Tamil film debut with the action film Rendu, co-starring R. Madhavan. In the following years, Shetty cemented her position as a leading lady in the Telugu film industry.
She starred in films such as Lakshyam and Don with Nagarjuna, which were well received. By 2008, she had become a popular actress, starring in six films that year, including the box office hit Souryam.
Awards and nominations
- CineMAA Awards
- Santosham Film Awards
- Gold medal behind Woods
- Zee Cine Awards – Telugu
- TSR-TV9 National Film Awards
- Edison Award (Tamil)
- Southern Vision Style Award
- Ugadi Award (Telugu)
- International Tamil Movies
Social Media
- Instagram account: @anushkashettyofficial
- Facebook account: Anushka Shetty
- Twitter: @MsAnushkaShetty
Personal life
According to public information, Anushka Shetty is currently single. She has been rumoured to be in a relationship with several of her co-stars, most notably Prabhas from the blockbuster Baahubali series. However, both Anushka and Prabhas have denied the speculations, insisting that they are good friends.
Recently there were reports that Anushka is planning to marry a Kannada filmmaker by the end of this year. However, the actress herself has not given any official confirmation regarding her personal life or marriage plans.
Filmography
- Arundhati (2009)
- Baahubali series (2015-2017)
- Vedas
- Rudramadevi
- Size Zero
- Bhagamati
net worth
Anushka Shetty’s net worth is estimated to be around $16 million, a testament to her successful and prolific acting career.
This impressive look highlights the immense popularity and acclaim she has garnered over the years for her outstanding performances in Telugu and Tamil films.
