(2015) : Introduced her character Devasena in a captive, aged state. Rudhramadevi
Anushka began her career with the largely unnoticed Super (2005) but found her footing in Puri Jagannadh’s Chirutha (2007). However, it was S. S. Rajamouli’s Vikramarkudu (2006) that first showcased her ability to hold her own against a powerhouse like Ravi Teja. Her role as Neeraja, caught in a vortex of mistaken identity and violence, displayed a maturity beyond her years.
Anushka’s filmography can be divided into three distinct phases: the promising debut, the reign as the romance queen, and the era of the female-led blockbuster.