Anushka Shetty: Courageous roles played by the actress

Telugu film industry has been blessed by actors of various genres that have added much more than just glamour to the industry. Known for her individual niche and persona, Anushka Shetty became an icon of the film industry and showed she had what it took to survive in the territory of the strongest. Venerated for her versatile roles and sensuous nature and magnetic appeal, the lady is one of the most respected actresses in the industry today. With an exemplary career that spanned more than a decade, Anushka is a perfect example of beauty with talent.

On the occasion of the actress’s 37th birthday, have a look at the courageous roles played by the beauty.

Anushka Shetty cemented her career by playing the outstanding role in ‘Arundhati’, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. A few actresses who had the courage to bare it all, she was very clear in her mind on what she wanted to accomplish in the showbiz world and she did exactly that with this role. Following ‘Arundhati’, the lady never looked back and achieved heights that still remain to be conquered. Anushka's performance was her finest and won millions of hearts. Arguably, one of the most challenging roles in today's era was handled by Anushka with ease.

The film’s name says it all. Oozing with courage and being one of the torchbearers of the epic historic films in Tollywood, 'Rudhramadevi’ saw Anushka Shetty playing the role of the monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty Rudrama Devi who rescues her kingdom from the enemies relentlessly. With her own style and flawless acting, she was regarded as one of the finest actresses that Telugu film industry has ever seen. ‘Rudhramadevi’ was written and directed by Gunasekhar and produced by Guna himself.

Anushka’s performance was effortless and her character had the logical touch which anyone and everyone could relate to. She played an obese lady who is always hungry for food, and falls in love with not a foodie. The role was too complex but Anushka did it with perfection. Although it was harder than she thought as it would be difficult to get back in shape she had gained several pounds for this role as a fat lady. In fact, the character is based on women who focus on toning their body. She was so sincere in her character and even after the movie ended, she lingered on in your minds.

‘Baahubali’ is an epic action drama in which Anushka Shetty played the role of the Princess of Kuntala Kingdom who is also the mother of Mahendra Baahubali. He falls in love with Amarendra Baahubali who has been murdered by his younger brother Bhallaladeva. Anushka here again delivered yet another brilliant performance who not just entertained you with her beauty but also touches your heart with its emotional moments. And not to forget, she looked exuberant in her outfits in the magnum opus directed by SS Rajamouli. The film series opened to rave reviews and went on to become the biggest blockbuster at the international arena.

Although Anushka’s performance was deep and intense and no one in the industry could have dared to portray the role better. She left a mark on everyone who saw the powerful film and will be remembered for a long time. She not only single-handedly maintain the graph of the story, but also got the film buffs’ attention over the film. The G Ashok directorial made her a great success, which increased her popularity more.