Published 17:47 IST, September 13th 2020
'Baahubali' to 'Bhaagamathie': Anushka Shetty nailed it with these distinct roles onscreen
Well-known South diva Anushka Shetty has won several hearts with her splendid acting prowess. Here’s taking a look at all her fantasy films that were much-loved
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South diva Anushka Shetty has won several hearts with her splendid performances in movies. From horror to mythological fantasy, actor has essayed has aced several genres with unconventional roles under her credit. Be it playing a brave princess or skilled fighter, Anushka aptly kws how to nail m all. Here’s taking a look at all her fantasy movies that were much-loved. Check out list:
Bhaagamathie
Released in 2018, Bhaagamathie is a horror-thriller movie helmed by G. Ashok. movie stars Anushka Shetty essaying lead role of IAS officer Chanchala Reddy. premise of movie revolves around Chanchala being imprisoned in a haunted house, while law enforcers investigate her over a corruption scandal. movie is remade in Hindi under title Durgavati featuring Bhumi Pednekar.
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Arundhati
Helmed by Kodi Ramakrishna, Arundhati is a fantasy drama starring Anushka Shetty as main protagonist while Sonu Sood plays an antagonist. plot of movie essays life of a brave queen Arundhati who battles an evil mystic force and buries him in Rajmahal. However, three generations later, upon wakening again, he returns to haunt queen’s descendants.
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Nagavalli
Starring Anushka Shetty in titular role, Nagavalli is a comedy horror movie directed by P.Vasu and produced under banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions. film is remake of Kannada flick Aptharakshala. Nagavalli was also dubbed in Hindi as Mera Badla: Revenge. story is based on an ancient painting of Chandramukhi aka Nagavalli, which induces horror in life of a Bharatnatyam dancer Gayathri and her family.
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Rudhramadevi
Released in 2015, Rudhramadevi is a 3D period movie starring Anushka Sherry in titular role. Narrated by superstar Chiranjeevi, movie showcases life of Queen Rudrama who was one of prominent and brave rulers of Kakatiya Dynasty in Deccan during 13th century. movie features an ensemble cast including Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Nithya Menen, Adithya and more.
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Baahubali
Directed by S.S Rajamouli, Baahubali is a fantasy epic-action film series which has a record-breaking performance at box office. Anushka Shetty played role of Devsena, Princess of Kuntala Kingdom, who is a skilled fighter and a great archer. In film, Devsana falls in love with Amrendra Baahubali, rightful king of Mahishmati Saamrajya. story essays how Amrendra Baahubali’s son learns about his brutal murder by Bhallaldeva. He n raises an army to defeat him and rescue his mor Devsena from captivity.
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17:47 IST, September 13th 2020