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India.com
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Meet actress, who was once a yoga teacher, became first Indian actress to give Rs 500 crore film, is now..., her name is...
We honestly never know when life is going to take a turn. Everything can be gone and vice versa in the blink of an eye. We will be telling you a similar tale of an actress who once made a quiet living teaching yoga. Today, her films have grossed over Rs 2400 crore worldwide, and her journey from fitness to fame feels nothing short of cinematic. We are talking about the Baahubali: The Beginning's Devasena, aka Anushka Shetty ! Let us tell you that before she lit up the big screen, Anushka was a certified yoga instructor, trained under Bharat Thakur. And, as we said earlier, we never know what's going to happen next. Fate took a sharp turn when director Meher Ramesh spotted her during a yoga session. Impressed by her calm charisma, he introduced her to filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, who cast her in the 2005 film Super. While the film didn't make waves, it was the quiet beginning of an extraordinary career. Before doing Baahubali: The Beginning, her early years saw a string of performances in films like Mahanandi and Arundhati, and then the real turning point came with a call from SS Rajamouli. Cast as Devasena in the Bahubali franchise, Anushka not only delivered a performance that resonated globally but also became the face of strength, elegance, and rebellion in Indian cinema. Baahubali's franchise grossed Rs 2400 crore! Together, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion grossed Rs 2400 crore worldwide, placing her in a rare club of female leads associated with historic box office numbers. But if you think this is it, hold on. Anushka is far from done. Known for choosing roles that stand apart from the crowd, she's now gearing up for her upcoming action film Ghati, in which she's seen in an entirely different, never-seen-before avatar. The teaser alone has created a stir among fans. She also has the Malayalam horror thriller Kattanar in her pipeline. Anushka Shetty's net worth Now with a net worth of Rs 140 crore, Anushka Shetty's journey is proof that destiny often rewards patience, talent, and a little bit of daring.
India Today
19-05-2025
- India Today
Three killed, three hurt in accident while returning from temple visits in Andhra
Three people died and three others were injured in a road accident in Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The incident occurred near Pododdii village in Pyapili Mandal, when a Toyota Innova to reports, the six people travelling in the vehicle were friends and hailed from Tumkur, Karnataka. They were returning to Karnataka after visiting the famous Sri Sailam Mallikarjuna Swamy and Mahanandi temples. The car reportedly lost control and overturned, killing three of the occupants deceased were identified as Santosh, Lokesh, and Naveen. The three injured passengers were taken to Kurnool Government Hospital for treatment. Earlier this month in a similar incident, four individuals from Adoni district, Andhra Pradesh, lost their lives in an auto accident near Bairluti in Atmakur Mandal, also in Nandyal district. They were returning home after offering prayers at Srisailam when the accident took president and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called the incident deeply saddening, especially because the victims were returning from pilgrimages. He encouraged the government to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured and to provide all necessary support to the families of the for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh and Minister for Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy also expressed grief in separate by Debosmita Maity IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
