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Arundhati
This intense horror-thriller is where it all started, as Anushka proved her mettle and capacity to carry a film on her shoulders, establishing her stardom.
Vedam
It’s hard to think of other actors who would accept a part like Saroja in Vedam, let alone do justice to it — and Anushka’s act here remains one of the best in contemporary Telugu cinema.
Billa
In great contrast to her performance-driven films, Billa carries the best of Anushka (and Prabhas) in terms of capturing their magnetic screen presence, and makes the most of it.
Bhaagamathie
Riding on the legacy of films like Arundhati and Rudhramadevi, Bhaagamathie is yet anohter shining testament to Anushka’s star power and her ability to carry a narrative on her own.
Mrs Shetty Ms Polishetty
After a slew of action-driven movies, Anushka’s subdued performance in Mrs Shetty Ms Polishetty, where she played off Naveen Polishetty’s goofy charm, only went on to prove her versatility
Mirchi
Anushka and Prabhas’ sweet romantic pairing in this Koratala Siva film holds a separate fanbase.
Size Zero
Even though this ambitious film failed at the box office, Anushka’s dedicated performance (for which she gained 22 kgs) did not go unnoticed.
Baahubali
Devasena is almost a dream-role for any actor, and Anushka nailed every facet of her character, be it her warrior-like strength, or her aging vengeant self.