Did you know Anushka Shetty gained 20 kgs for her stint in 'Size Zero'?

South diva Anushka Shetty has carved a niche for herself in Tollywood film fraternity. From essaying hestrong roles like Devasena to playing role of a warrior princess, she has several unconventional roles under her credit. But do you kw that she gained 20 kgs to essay her character in Size Zero?

Anushka Shetty’s role in Size Zero

While promoting Size Zero, in interaction with Quint, actor revealed when makers did a photoshoot with her using prostics, Anushka felt that her body looked fat but her arms and face looked leaner. That was a mismatch for Baahubali actor, which she felt would t look good on screen. Thus, Anushka Shetty decided to gain weight naturally and put on 20 kgs to fit into shoes of her character in Size Zero.

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Anushka Shetty as Soundarya

Size Zero features Anushka playing role of main protagonist Soundarya, who is overweight yet courous and independent woman. Although she is minutely conscious about her obese body, Soundarya never let it affect her mental health. But when her dream man picks ar girl, Soundarya being devastated blames her body and joins a weight loss clinic. In her battle against weight loss, Soundarya discovers real meaning of beauty.

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About Size Zero

Helmed by Prakash Kovelmudi, Size Zero is a Telugu romantic comedy film starring Anushka Shetty, Urvashi and Prakash Raj in prominent roles. movie was simultaneously shot in Tamil and was released under title Inji Iduppazhagi. Such was film’s success that it was reme in regional langu of Odia as Chhati Tale Ding Dong.

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What is next in store for Anushka Shetty?

On work front, Anushka Shetty will next feature in Hemant Mhukar directed thriller flick Nishabdham. After a prolonged delay due to COVID-19 pandemic, movie is w all set for an OTT release through Amazon Prime on Friday, October 2. recently released trailer of Nishabdham has created quite a stir amongst viewers by raising anticipation about film. Check it out here:

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