ANUSHKA GOES UP


The snowball effect of the hit of Arundhati has already started for Anushka. The actress has already been signed as the leading lady for a film with Tamil superstar Suriya and there is more to come. The heroine has already signed a film opposite Allu Arjun and there is news that she would the next film another Tamil superstar Vikram.



That is three conquests already and all in a row. If film industry pundits are to be believed, then there is more on the way for Anushka, with some Bollywood stars too showing interest to cast her in their films.

Let us wish for the best for Anushka, as it all began with a Telugu film for this sexy and dusky actress.

Anushka Massage’ For Ladies'





When it comes to beauty and looks, the first name that comes to mind is that of the hot and buxom beauty Anushka. And after seeing her in the movie ‘Billa’ with her bikini act, people have got even more tempted and attracted towards her.

Now, this aspect is being utilized for better business advantages by the Saloons here. It is heard that a few ladies’ saloons in Hyderabad introduced new massage that improves skin tone and also reduces excess fat, as said by massagers. They are now said to be calling it as ‘Anushka Massage’.

Ladies are said to be visiting these saloons just on hearing the name of Anushka and this new massage has become quite popular among them. While it is not sure how many of them will begin to look like Anushka, the saloons are surely making some good money out of this.

Billa 50 days function in Vijayawada on 24 May.





Prabhas’s Billa which was released on 2 April is all set to complete 50 days now. This high budgeted stylish flick was directed by Meher Ramesh. Producer Krishnam Raju is planning to celebrate the 50 days run of Billa by holding a public function in Vijayawada on 24 May.

This function will be attended by Prabhas, Anushka, Namitha and crewmembers of the movie...

Is Anushka pairing up with Ajith ?


Ajith will start shooting for ‘ASAL’ from next week directed by Saran. Earlier, the filmmaker had signed up Sameera Reddy with Ajith and of course the director was in search of another heroine.

Now, it has been revealed that he had held talks with Anushka. Another interesting fact about the film that we could hear from the closest source is that Ajith would be enacting dual role again.
Well, nothing has been officially revealed straightaway from the crewmembers and we’ll wait to for that.

Anushka's Billa Triple Platinum Disc Function video

Anushka's Billa Triple platinum disc function pics





ARUNDATHI grossed more than 70cr in tamil n telugu




A year ago Arundathi was a name heard along with Anasuya but now it is heard with the name Anushka. Arundathi which was made on a budget of 13 crores has grossed more than 70 crores in Telugu and Tamil. Arundathi was released in Telugu when there were no novel movies except for action/faction and some love stories.

The money spent by Kodi Rama Krishna (13 crores) is all worth and can be seen in the movie. Hope this is the begining of a new era of movies that will follow. The Janapadhams that were missing in telugu cinema due to the budgets can be made with the excellent graphics quality.

Grt news...............credit goes 2 shyam prasad reddy &congrats 2 Anushka & Arundathi Team.........

Anushka's Billa Triple platinum disc function



Triple platinum disc function of Prabhas’s latest film Billa was held at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad on the night of 12 May. This function was attended by Krishnam Raju, VV Vinayak, Doraswamy Raju, Prabhas, Anushka, D Narendra, LVR, Lahari, Sunil, Subbaraju and Meher Ramesh.

Shyamala Devi (Mrs. Krishnam Raju) said, “We are indebted to the movie lovers for making Billa a hit film. Krishnam Raju did well in the movie. My kids watched Billa 10 times for Prabhas. Director handled the film deftly. Anushka treated this banner as her own and cooperated with us.”

Prabhas said, “This film was executed in 4 and half months. It was a herculean task and everybody worked hard towards getting the movie out so soon. I am happy that my film with Krishnam Raju combination became a hit. Nobody worked for money. Everybody worked for the success of the movie. I want to thank my fans for helping us out getting pirates punished.”

Billa crossed Jalsa in my theater – VV Vinayak
VV Vinayak said, “Meher Ramesh made the movie with high quality content. It is above the quality standards of a Telugu cinema. People might think that it is easy to do a remake. But its difficult to do a remake movie and its easy to do a straight film. Meher Ramesh’s conception of climax needs lots of guts. I have good relationship with Prabhas’s family members though I directed only one film with Prabhas. Anushka is considerate heroine. I happen to be the exhibitor of Billa film. Jalsa got 1 lac share in the first week in our theater and Billa generated 1.15 lac in the first week. I am happy that Billa is a huge success.”

Billa collected 16.5 crores share in 3 weeks – Krishnam Raju
Krishnam Raju said, “I am very happy that this movie did amazing business at box office. It is not an easy task to collect a share of 16.5 crores in 3 weeks. I would like to thank all exhibitors on this eve. Prabhas worked really hard to get his body in shape. He skipped usual meals and did rigorous exercises. Prabhas opined that I might not produce Billa because it’s going to cost a lot. He was surprised when I accepted to produce this movie. Director Meher Ramesh narrated the climax of the film well, but could not execute it as per my expectations. We had three festivals (Dasara, Deepavali and December 31st) during the making of Billa and we celebrated it with the unit. Though Mani Sharma could not score the music.

Anushka Shetty may make her Kannada debut

Anushka Shetty, who is raising high in the southern film circuit with her Tollywood successful film ARUNDHATI, is going to make her Kannada debut soon. LONDON GOUDA which is said to be a remake of 2007 bollywood blockbuster is in the remake and Upendra is said to be the lead hero in this film who will play the role of Akshay Kumar.

Recently, Katrina’s role was confirmed to be played by Sneha Ullal who has her own seducing talents. Earlier, the role was offered to Anushka in April, but due to some personnel reasons, the actress did not commit for this film.

Now, Upendra has approached the seductive actress for playing the role his film’s lead actress. The movie is said to be an action oriented movie with UPPI playing the role of an encounter specialist. Some sources reveal that Anushka Shetty has been offered the role of a Yoga Teacher in this film.

More details are awaited!

Glamour girl returns: Anushka Shetty


Telugu leading lady Anushka Shetty returns to the Tamil film industry after a three-year hiatus, writes KK Moidu
Anushka made her Tamil film debut three years ago opposite R Madhavan in Rendu. The film, directed by Sundar C, was a moderate success at the box office.
She is now returning to the Tamil industry as the heroine of two popular young Tamil heroes, Karthi and Vijay, in forthcoming films Siruthai and Vettaikkaran respectively.
Anushka is the lady love of Karthik Shivakumar in Siruthai directed by Suraj, who has delivered hits like Thalainagaram, Marudhamalai etc. Yuvan Shankar Raja scores music for the film. Siruthai will be produced by Studio Green and distributed by Ayngaran International. The film is a remake of superhit Telugu film Vikramarkudu, where Anushka played the female lead opposite Ravi Teja.

Anushka plays one of the heroines in Ilayathalapathi Vijay's Vettaikkaran. Tamanna Bhatia will play the other heroine in the film. It is produced by AVM Balasubramanian and directed by Babu Sivan, an earlier assistant of Dharani. Her fans hope the forthcoming films with success guaranteed heroes will make her a recognised heroine in the Tamil industry.
Anushka, nicknamed Sweety Shetty, won the hearts of the Telugu audience with her beauty and talent. The box office success of her films opposite senior Telugu heroes like Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, Ravi Teja etc. made her a darling of the industry.
She filled the glamour slot in commercial entertainers and had enough luck to play a double role in the recently released women oriented Telugu film Arundhati. Its success took Anushka's career to new heights and won appreciation from all corners.
Heroines like Anushka rarely get a chance to show their acting skills in the male dominated film industry. The leading ladies have nothing much to do in commercial entertainers except romance the hero and appear in a few song sequences.
Anushka's double role as Arundhati and Jejamma in Arundhati directed by Kodi Ramakrishna is not only a money spinner at the box office but also a new experience for the audience in technical perfection. The Hollywood standard of graphics by Rahul Nambiar in the film is a wonder and one of the major highlights of the film. There are plans to make the film, produced by M Shyama Prasad Reddy, in Tamil and Hindi languages.

Mangalore girl Anushka was born in the renowned Bellipady family as Maha Lakshmi. She is the only sister of Dr Sai Ramesh, a dentist and Gunarajan, a businessman. Anushka graduated from the famous Mount Carmel College in Computer Application (BCA), Bangalore University.
Anushka hails from a family of professionals but concentrated on the fitness world instead of choosing a career in the fast growing IT sector. She learned yoga from the renowned yoga guru Bharat Thakur and became a yoga trainer.
Anushka made her film debut as one of the heroines in the Nagarjuna starrer Super directed by Puri Jagannath. She performed the role of Sasha beautifully, who is madly in love with the unemployed hero Akhil, played by Nagarjuna. He doesn't have any romantic feelings for Sasha, his sister's friend, and treats her only as a friend.
Anushka not only paired opposite a senior hero like Nagarjuna in her debut film but also proved her vocal ability by singing a song Mila Mila. Music director Sandeep Chawta was nominated for the Filmfare Best Music Director Award and the songs were chart toppers for several weeks.
Although Anushka was a debutante in Super, she received a decent salary of Rs20 lacks as per report. But the success of her pairing opposite superstars in films like Vikramarkudu, Lakshyam, Arundhati etc. multiplied her payment five times in less than five years. She is one of the highest paid South Indian actresses.
Anushka won acclaim for her repeated pairing opposite Nagarjuna in Don written and directed by Raghava Lawrence. The film was dubbed into Malayalam as Bhai and in Hindi as Don No. 1. Raghava Lawrence himself choreographed the film and also made his debut as a music director.
It was the commercial success of Vikramarkudu that stamped her as a successful heroine of the Telugu industry. Her character Neeraja was the lady love of the hero Ravi Teja, who for the first time played a double role in the film as a petty thief and police officer. The film, directed by SS Rajamouli with music composed by MM Keeravani was also remade into Malayalam as Vikramathithya.


After the commercial success of Vikramarkudu, Anushka once again paired opposite Ravi Teja in Baladhoor, but couldn't repeat the success of Vikramarkudu. Her sexy, slimmer new look failed to attract the audience because of the film's poor direction, bad music, routine commercial formula and high expectations from the audience. Baladhoor is one of the biggest flops in Ravi Teja's career. The director and choreographer chose the unnecessary and unwanted exposure from the heroine to attract the audience.
Anushka's first time pairing opposite Gopi Chand as a college girl in Lakshyam, directed by debutante Srivas, was one of the biggest hits of 2007and the hero Gopi Chand's career. But the duo couldn't repeat their success in their next venture Souryam.
Anushka played a naughty college girl in the film. Her graceful performance as a bubbly college girl who teases the hero, and at the same time, a sensitive girl at the home, was highly appreciated. Cameraman J Siva Kumar made his debut as director in the film produced by Anand Prasad under Bhavya Creations banner. The commercial action-packed entertainer had all the ingredients one could expect from a Gopi Chand film.
Anushka played an ill-tempered businesswoman in the big budget romantic triangle Swagatam, directed by Dasaradh. Jagapathi Babu played the male lead in the film and Anushka's character Shailu finds a new perspective in life with the assistance of the hero and falls in love with him, who is a widower. Although the film won rave reviews, it was a commercial let down. Jagapathi Babu, the other heroine of the film Bhoomika and the director walked away with credits.
Anushka played a glamour role as one of the heroines in Okka Magaadu starring Balakrishna. She also rendered her voice for the song Ammatho with Naveen for the film.


Anushka as Sunitha won appreciation for her perfect pairing opposite victory Venkatesh as one of the heroines in the romantic comedy Chintakayala Ravi. Mamta Mohandas played the other heroine's role in the hilarious entertainer. The film directed by Yogesh of Oka Raju Oka Rani fame and the duo Vishal-Shekhar, who delivered mind-blowing numbers for the Bollywood hit Om Shanti Om, made their debut by composing music for half-a-dozen songs in the film. The major portion of the film has been shot in the US including New York and Washington DC.
Anushka rub shoulders with Prabhas as the female lead in the Telugu film Billa. The film is a remake of the Tamil superhit with the same title. She played the role enacted by Nayantara with dazzling costumes and a two piece bikini in the original version. The film, produced by Gopikrishna Movies Pvt Ltd, has presented many blockbusters earlier. It is directed by Meher Ramesh with tunes by Mani Sharma. Major portions of Billa will be shot in foreign locations like Malaysia, Korea, Dubai etc.

Will Anushka's forthcoming Tamil films with popular heroes like Vijay and Karthik bring her luck? Will the success of the films make her the most wanted heroine in the Tamil film industry? We'll have to wait and watch.

Anushka to star in Bhumika’s production


The sexy hot heroin Anushka is now on the minds of everyone. She is also being courted by producers and director in Kollywood after the success of Tamil Arundathi. Anushka’s bikini act in Billa made her even more popular.

Bhumika Thakur has set up her own production house DownTown productions with her husband. She is now all set to commence shooting for her maiden film on her home banner. Bhumika has approached Anushka and is keen to sign her up as the lead actress.

Srihari Nanu who made the film ‘Sathyabhama’ with Bhumika in the lead will direct this film. The film has been titled as ‘Thakita Thakita’.

Anushka shows intrest on Billa 2 & asks audiance 4 support

Anushka in Krish's 'Vedham'...





Krish who made a path-breaking Telugu film Gamyam last year is going to direct another film titled Vedam now. This film will be jointly produced by Prasad Devineni and Shobu Yarlagadda on ARCA banner. Krish is a kind of person who depends on the script and writing more than on casting. Gamyam was a hit because of it’s script. What if he gets a superb casting? It only adds fuel to the fire.

As per the sources of idlebrain.com, Krish made a casting coup with his new film Vedam when he brought big names like Allu Arjun, Manoj Manchu and Anushka together. Vedam will have five important characters and three of the characters will be donned by Allu Arjun, Manoj Manchu and Anushka. These three characters will contribute to 80% of the screen time. There will be two more important roles. MM Keeravani composes music to this movie.
Allu Arjun was cast first. Manoj Manchu was cast second. Anushka signed on the dotted line today evening. Chiranjeevi and Mohan Babu are known to be rivals in film industry after the differences came into limelight in the Chiranjeevi felicitation function of Padma Bhushan and Telugu cinema vajrostavalu. And Krish did the unimaginable by getting Allu Arjun and Manoj Manchu to act together in a multi-starrer. Will those fireworks between Mega family and Manchu family continue to flare on screen too in this movie. Only time will tell!!

In an era where Tamil/Hindi actors like Sreeram, Deepak, Shyam are borrowed to play alternate hero roles in Telugu films, it is a heroic feat to get young and in-demand heroes of Telugu to act together in a movie. Telugu film industry should be thankful to Krish if he makes Vedam a hit because it will pave a way for many more multi-starrers in Telugu film industry, which in turn will change the complexion of the future projects forever!!!Vedam will go to sets in the month of June 2009. Let’s all wish the best to Krish because this film could turn the way Telugu movies function in the future!!

Anushka In Divine Rameshwaram





The hot and buxom beauty Anushka has been one girl who has been stealing hearts and causing heat waves wherever she goes. This time, it looks like she is likely to take a divine trip and it is not a pilgrimage but part of a Tamil film shooting that she has been signed on for.

Anushka has been roped in as the leading lady for the hot Tamil hero Suriya and the film has been titled ‘Singam’. Apparently, the director of the film Hari is known to have a sentiment that he would shoot his movies at one place only from start to finish.

This time, he is said to have chosen the divine town of Rameshwaram and if that is confirmed then it could well be that Anushka might have to stay at the sea side town for quite some time. Suriya is said to be donning the role of a cop in this one. Enjoy your holy stay Anushka!!!

Anushka interview in eenadu magazine(05-04-2009)

What a pairing !!!!!!


Billa has done great business and all the cast of the film has been greatly appreciated, but one pair that is being talked about is that of Anushka and Namitha. The two ladies have become thick of friends after this film but that is on the personal front. Professionally also directors are approaching them as a pair. If a

Movie requires two heroines then the first choice is turning out to be Namitha and Anushka. What is the reason for this?

Many insiders insist that both ladies do not have ego problems and are easy to get around with. They cooperate well and this becomes an added advantage while shooting scenes with both of them together.

Added to this, their box office standing is a definite advantage. They can lure the audience easily with their oomph and sex appeal. Who would not like such a deadly combination?

‘Varudu’ progressing silently





After a gap of one and a half years, prince Mahesh Babu has finally embarked on his new project but this time, he is ensuring that everything is being kept under tight wraps. We are talking about his ongoing venture ‘Varudu’ that is being directed by the highly talented Trivikram Srinivas and it is heard that the film has been progressing briskly with its shooting but then not much noise is being made about it.

Apparently, Mahesh is said to be focusing completely on this project and he wants to ensure that he bounces back with a super hit, if not a blockbuster hit. He is pairing up with the hot and buxom beauty Anushka and let us see when we can get more details on this.

Anushka’s balance sheet!




Sexy, tall, and salacious beauty Anushka is hottest star around. After Arundhati’s grand success and her dare-bare act in Billa, Anushka has strengthened her position as actress and has now aimed top slot - the No.1 heroine in Tollywood. Apart from that, Anushka is also looking for good career in Tamil film industry, which has been offering her big movies. Currently, Anushka is working with Vijay, the superstar of Kollywood, in a film titled Vettaikaran. She hopes to do more films there while not missing Tollywood.

She wants to balance everything in life now. Says Anushka: “I want to do quality movies and establish a place for myself in the industry. I want to balance my career in both Tamil and Telugu film industries. I know that the life span of an actress in filmdom is short. I want to be part of successful and good projects during my stay”. That is her goal and aim, right now.

ANUSHKA SHETTY TO REPRISE HINDI ARUNDHATI



The megahit of Tollywood and Kollywood this year, Arundhati, is set to be remade in Hindi. Anushka Shetty will be reprising the central role of Arundhati. The completely mind-blowing epic mythological adventure involves sorcery, reincarnation, revenge and tragedy. The sharpness of its editing and electric special effects makes Drona look like a bowl of lumpy custard. The film also starred Sonu Sood and Arjan Bajwa.

Sonu Sood will also be reprising his role as the evil Pasupathi. "I'm excited because we all worked very hard on making the Telugu original something special,” he says, “Lots of producers wanted to remake it in Hindi. But now the original producer has decided to go for it. The Hindi Arundhati will be far more expensive and polished. We start shooting in June," Sonu is no stranger to Bollywood having featured in movies such as Jodhaa Akar, Singh is Kinng and Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi. He’s also involved in the Dubai-based project City of Life with British actress and Tudors star Natalie Dormer.

Anushka is speaking Telugu fluently

Arundhathi Anushka pairs up with Ghajani Surya


Arundhathi Anushka is being paired up with Ghajani fame Hero Surya for a Tamil film titled “Simham”. The rumours are buzz in Kollywood that Hero is taking a huge remuneration of Rs.6cr for this film. After the hit of Ghajani in Telugu, every film of Surya is being dubbed into Telugu language. Recent hit of “Ayan” of Surya produced by AVM Productions is also dubbed in Telugu .