
Meet actress who was once a yoga teacher, luck changed her fate, her two films earned Rs 2400 crore, won three awards for..., she is...
No one can predict when destiny will shift. A situation exactly like to this occurred with the girl captured in this image. She was previously earning her livelihood by teaching yoga, but a moment came when her two movies alone grossed Rs 2400 crore at the box office. She is a leading actress in the South film industry, recognized for her choice of distinctive roles. Currently, her forthcoming film is speculated to become the next big thing in cinema. Let's identify who she is. Telugu Actress…
Here we are talking about Telugu superstar Anushka Shetty, known for her role as Devasena in Bahubali. She began her professional journey as a yoga instructor after learning the practice from Yoga guru Bharat Thakur. While teaching yoga, she caught the attention of Telugu director Meher Ramesh, who offered her an opportunity to act in films, dramatically changing her career path.
Anushka's Debut With…
Meher recommended her to renowned director Puri Jagannadh, leading to her appearance in his film. Anushka made her debut in the South Indian film industry in 2005 with Super, alongside superstar Nagarjuna. Although it did not perform well at the box office. She later appeared in Mahanadi and a pivotal moment in her career came when director SS Rajamouli approached her for Prabhas' period-drama Bahubali.
Rajamouli's film Bahubali brought Anushka global acclaim, and her role as Devasena was particularly appreciated by audiences. The two installments of Baahubali together garnered approximately Rs 2400 crore globally. Shetty is a recipient of three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for her dynamic performance in Arundhati, Vedam and Rudhramadevi. More About Anushka Shetty
As reported by Lifestyle Asia, Anushka's net worth is estimated to be around INR 133 crore, which is approximately USD 16 million. Her monthly earnings are about Rs 1 crore (USD 120,172), while her yearly income is estimated to be around Rs 12 crore (USD 1.4 million). Anushka commands a fee of Rs 6 crore (USD 721,034) for each film and also reportedly makes Rs 12 crore (approximately USD 1.4 million) annually from endorsements.
After taking a two-year break, the actress is ready to make her comeback in the crime thriller Ghaati, which tells the story of a strong woman who becomes involved in the weed trade due to unforeseen circumstances. Directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, the movie stars Ramya Krishnan, Jagapathi Babu, Ravindera Vijay, Vikram Prabhu, and John Vijay in leading roles.
For those who may not know, the film will be available in several languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi, which will be released on July 11, 2025. Additionally, she is preparing to make her Malayalam film debut in the horror movie Kathanar – A Tale of Sorcerer.

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