Anushka Shetty Birthday Special: Lady Superstar's Best Roles Till Date

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Anushka Shetty is one of the leading actresses of the South film industry. She played the role of 'Devsena' in S S Rajamouli's period drama 'Baahubali'. The film became a box office success in Bollywood as well, with Anushka grabbing the limelight for her remarkable performance. (Picture Courtesy: anushkashettyofficial/Instagram)

Anushka made her acting debut with the 2005 Telugu film 'Super'. Her role of 'Krishnamma' in the devotional biographical film 'Om Namo Venkatesaya' was well-appreciated by the audience. (Picture Courtesy: anushkashettyofficial/Instagram)

With her appearance in over 50 films, Anushka is one of the highest paid actors. Her portrayal of a devout IAS officer in 'Bhagamathee' was lauded by the audience. (Picture Courtesy: anushkashettyofficial/Instagram)

Anushka is known as the 'Lady Superstar' of the South film industry. Her brilliant portrayal of 'Rudrama Devi' in the movie titled the same, Anushka proved her acting prowess. (Picture Courtesy: anushkashettyofficial/Instagram)

The 'Mirchi' actress has received three CineMAA awards, a Nandi award and three Filmfare Awards. Her chubby girl-next-door look in the film 'Size Zero' was a change from her period dramas. (Picture Courtesy: anushkashettyofficial/Instagram)

In 2009, Anushka played dual role in the Telugu dark fantasy film 'Arundhati'. The film garnered her critical acclaim and several awards including her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress-Telugu. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)

Shetty bagged the second consecutive Best Actress Award from Filmfare for her portrayal of a prostitute in the acclaimed drama 'Vedam'. The actor announced her upcoming film with Mahesh Babu P on her birthday. (Picture Courtesy: Twitter)