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Anushka
Updated on : 20 May 2015

Sweety Shetty (born 7 November 1981), known by her stagename Anushka Shetty, is an Indian film actress, who works mainly in the Telugu and Tamil film industries.
Born in Mangalore, Anushka started her career as a Yoga instructor. It was while teaching Yoga, she got an offer to act in films. She thus made her acting debut through the 2005 Telugu film Super. She went on to star in a number of Telugu films such as Vikramarkudu (2006), Arundhati (2009) and Vedam (2010). After starring in a series of high-budget productions, she established herself as one of the leading actresses in Telugu cinema.[2] She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the titular character in Arundhati (2009),[3] and as Saroja in Vedam (2010),[4] which fetched her two Filmfare, one Nandi and two CineMAA Awards. In the 2010s, Anushka also achieved success in Tamil cinema with the action films Singam (2010),[2] and its sequel Singam II (2013). Both were big commercial successes, while her performances in Vaanam (2011) and Deiva Thirumagal (2011) won her critical praise.She is known for portraying strong female protagonists and has been acknowledged in the media for pioneering a change in the concept of a South Indian film heroine.Success and in Tamil cinema: 2011–presentShe reprised the role she played in Vedam in its Tamil remake, Vaanam (2011), which was also critically acclaimed. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said, "Boldness and daring mark Anushka's role—the actor's eyes effectively convey joy, helplessness, agony and anger."[30] A critic from Sify wrote that "Anushka is outstanding as the commercial sex worker as she is able to bring out a life-like performance."[31] She next starred in A. L. Vijay's Deiva Thirumagal. The drama centers on the characters of Krishna (Vikram), an intellectually disabled father and his daughter Nila. The film became a critical and commercial success, fetching her laurels for her portrayal as Anuradha, an advocate.[32] Oneindia stated, "Anushka Shetty's character in the film had good scope for performance without being glamorous".[33] She received her first Filmfare nomination in the Tamil category, besides the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine.
In 2012, Anushka recollabored with in A. L. Vijay and Vikram in the action drama Thaandavam. Malathi Rangarajan stated that "the romance between Vikram and Anushka is a beautiful feature of Thaandavam."[34] She later appeared alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna in the fantasy film Dhamarukam, which was her first Telugu release after two years. Karthik Pasupulate from The Times of India said that Anushka "has little to do as far as performance goes and does a good job of upping the glam quotient".[35] Radhika Rajamani of Rediff claimed, "Anushka looks sweet. Nag and Anushka have good onscreen chemistry".[36] Oneindia claimed, "Anushka Shetty has less scope for acting, but she impresses you in song sequences.[37]
Her first release in 2013 was Alex Pandian, an action-masala film, directed by Suraj, co-starring Karthi.[38] The film was a critical and commercial failure.[39] Her second release was Koratala Siva's Mirchi opposite Prabhas. Idlebrain claimed, "Anushka is adorable in a naughty village belle, the dubbing also seems great and the character Vennela is the best role among her recent role in movies".[40] Rediff wrote, "Anushka is bubbly and peps up the film considerably".[41] Sify wrote, "Anushka looks beautiful and livens up the moments and praised her chemistry with Prabhas".[42] She was next seen in Singam II, the sequel to Singam (2010), reprising her role from the first part. Sify said, "Anushka looks jaded, has nothing to do but sizzle with Suriya in two songs"[43] while The Times of India stated, "Anushka is forced to take a back seat even as she reprises her role of Kavya."[44]

Shetty in the film RudramadeviAnushka next release was Selvaraghavan's fantasy adventure film Irandam Ulagam opposite Arya,[45] that saw her playing a dual role again, the third time in her career. Anushka played Ramya, a doctor and Varna, a high spirited, warrior-like character, in a parallel world. Rediff wrote, "Anushka not only shares equal screen space with Arya, but also plays quite a significant role. In fact, the story revolves around her and she has performed admirably".[46] Behindwoods wrote, "As the shy doctor Ramya and as the fierce warrior Varna, Anushka is simply at her best showcasing a wide range of emotions and stunts. It is her performance that stands as a pivot for the rest of the story to take shape".[47] Her latest release is the Tamil film Lingaa opposite Rajinikanth, released in December 2014.[48] Filmbeat stated' Anushka Shetty has paired for the firstime opposite Rajinikanth and their onscreen chemistry has received mixed responses. Anushka Shetty 's stylish appearance in the movie is a change from her usual style.. Ibnlive wrote, Actress Anushka Shetty plays modern-day Lingaa's love interest and Shetty has a great screen-presence and chemistry with the super star.Her charisma and chemistry between the star in the song Mona Gasolina is well received and praised by the audience. Her most recent and first release in 2015 Yennai Arindhaal opposite Ajith kumar is turned as grand success and Her portrayal as thenmozhi in that movie fetch mixed reviews from critics and audience constant praise for her acting and her new look.

 

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