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New Delhi:

Anushka Shetty, whose new film Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty hit the theatres right now, opened up about not taking over a pan-India film after the Baahubali franchise. Anushka performed the character of Devasena within the franchise. Having tasted success in Tamil and Telugu films, Anushka’s stardom expanded after Baahubali. While her co-stars like Prabhas, Rana Daggubati explored Hindi films, Anushka confined herself within the Tamil and Telugu films. Asked by The Indian Express the explanations behind it, Anushka mentioned, “Once I finished Baahubali, I had my commitment with Bhaagamathie, and then I wanted to take some time off. It was by choice. It was something I needed the most at that time. Back then, I felt like doing that so I would be more present for my future projects. I know it’s totally unheard of. It’s not what is expected of people. I don’t have a concrete answer for it, but I really wanted some time off. I didn’t listen to any script, but after that I have been listening. So surely if something exciting comes by, I will do it. Be it any language across the country.”

Asked if she is prepared for a Hindi movie, Anushka mentioned, “Hopefully, if something really nice comes up, then definitely.” After Baahubali: The Conclusion, Anushka featured within the Telugu film Bhaagamathie in 2018 and later she was seen within the OTT bilingual launch Nishabdham (2020).

Anushka Shetty is widespread for films like Rendu, Panchakshari, Saguni, Singam II, Lingaa, Size Zero, to call just a few. Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, starring Anushka Shetty, alongside Naveen Polishetty, has been directed by Mahesh Babu P.