With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Anushka Shetty has established herself as a powerhouse of talent in the Indian cinema business. The diva of Telugu film made a space for herself in the entertainment business with her depiction of various characters.

She has aced numerous genres, including historical dramas, suspense thrillers and action-packed parts. As Anushka celebrates her 43rd birthday this year on November 7, here we take you through some of the most spectacular performances of her career.

Arundhati (2009)
One of the highest-grossing Telugu movies of the year, Arundhati also marked a big financial triumph in Anushka’s career. Beyond her beauty, she was hailed for her iconic performance in the film, the Malayalam version of which made the actress a prominent figure in Kerala.

Rudhramadevi (2015)
Anushka performed a male role in the film, marking the first time that an actress portrayed the same outside of a comedy sequence. The actress, with her spectacular performance, outshone the ensemble of the film featuring Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj. Additionally, the picture had a good box office performance, making a large sum.

Vedam (2010)
Anushka made a profound impact with her depiction of Saroja, who is adamant about leaving prostitution and starting over. She demonstrates her acting abilities in a particular scenario as she is violently handled by a police officer.

(2015) Baahubali
Anushka portrayed Devasena in the masterpiece by SS Rajamouli. The actress’s commitment to her craft was shown by the role, which was the ideal fusion of power, elegance, and perseverance. She is a well-known figure in the business because of her impressive performance in the movie, which is still praised by many.

Billa (2009)
Thala Ajith played the protagonist in the 2007 Tamil film, which was remade as the slick gangster drama. In the movie, Anushka and Prabhas demonstrated their dazzling chemistry by joining forces to set the screen on fire. In order to get revenge for her brother’s murder, the actress played a fierce lady.

(2015) Size Zero
Anushka won hearts for her portrayal of a plus-sized woman, even though the film did poorly at the box office. Despite being given a fictitious body mass, she put on weight in order to match her character precisely.

Bhaagamathie (2018)
The lead actress, Anushka, played the part of an IAS official in this female-focused G Ashok film. The movie stuck to the tried-and-true horror formula, but at its core, it’s still a tight thriller that’s a lot of fun to watch.

Singam, 2010
Anushka Shetty and Suriya featured in the popular franchise. Its captivating plot follows the lives of Durai Singam, a police officer from Tamil Nadu’s Nallur village who is honest and straightforward. The daughter of a wealthy manufacturer, Kavya (Anushka Shetty), is the object of his affection.

Vikramarkudu (2006)
Akshay Kumar starred in the Hindi remake of this SS Rajamouli film, Rowdy Rathore. Ravi Teja portrayed both DCP Vikram Singh Rathod and Sathi Babu in the movie. As Sathi Babu’s romantic interest, Anushka won people over.

The narrative of Jai, who falls in love with Manasa after saving her from robbers, is told in Mirchi (2013), Anushka’s other film with Prabhas. When Jai travels to India and reveals that he was married to a lady called Vennela and is a member of a competing party hostile to Manasa’s family, the plot takes an intriguing turn.