Anushka Shetty, whose Telugu film Ambush Released on 5 September, cinema has a 20 -year issue this year. She remembers her first day on the 2005 film set Very good: “Nagarjuna sir, Sonu Sood and I were doing films at Annapurna Studio, and during the break, Supriya went to Yarlagadda (studio director and niece of Nagarjuna) and we celebrated his birthday.”
“I was very nervous,” says Anushka. “It took me a few years to find my feet. While working VikramarkuduAnd ArundhatiI reminded myself that millions of people want to live in my place. I decided to learn as much as I could and could be rich in experience. That feeling made the journey pleasant. ,
Some things have not changed. She still feels butterflies at the beginning of a new film. “The first day is hard; I take about a week to settle.” For that, this phase is not about finding the rhythm of his character – it’s about understanding the team. “When talking to a director, cinematographer, or crew, some things are expressed in words, other people in stagnation. I try to read both, to give a comfortable answer. If we are going to work together for months, understand that understanding that understanding me helps to detect the character more independently,” she explains.
For AmbushDirector Krrish told the story to Anushka on Vijayadasami 2023 after 13 years of cooperation for the first time. Vedam“Krish is an incredible storyteller. I was influenced by both the story and my character, Sheelawathi. Ambush There is not a fictional story; Krishna also showed me the clipping of the newspaper about the cultivation of marijuana at the Eastern Ghat and how thousands of kilograms were confiscated and burnt by the police. This story is about the people living on the ghat. In its heart, this is a beautiful love story between Sheela and Desi Raju (Vikram Prabhu), “She says.
Rustic action
Anushka is also in the action sequence in the film, which she states that they are based in emotional logic. They show Sheela, which takes up to 100–200 kg and detects the ghats, using their physical strength to protect themselves and their community. “The action is not about cunning; it’s about how a native woman will fight. Ram Krishna has brilliantly choreographed sequences,” she says.
Anushka Shetty in ‘ambush’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Andhra -Odisha border was soaking a couple in the widespread scenes of the Eastern Ghat and meeting the locals. “I met a 102 -year -old woman and was shocked by her strength and innocence. Most of the people here are untouched by urban lifestyle. Some small are embracing many technological progress.” She recalls filming in Don in a day that matched with a regional festival. “Sunrise was fantastic, and people at the ghat were in a festive mood. It was real to trek at these places, often there was no network until we returned to the hotel at night.”
Need to strengthen yourself
While reflecting her journey, Anushka said in various roles, said, Vikramarkudu And Billla To Rudramadevi, Size zero And Bahubali, He is allowed to strengthen himself. “None of these plans were made; Arundhati When I was still a newcomer. “Social-fantasy blockbuster proved to be a significant turn in his career.
Still, Anushka’s emphasis on success Arundhati Never decided his choice. “Some people advised me to play the role of a sex worker like Saroj Vedam Just after being judged ArundhatiBut I wanted to be part of it VedamI have always admitted that stories come to us for one reason. I follow my heart, and in this process, I have got a chance to work with some really amazing people. ,
Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu ‘ambush’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Anushka accepts the support of the audience for her generous options. “People have become very attracted by their love. At least I can be honest with my work. At the end of every film, what I mean to me is that the journey has been beautiful. We give years to a project to a project, and I don’t want to see back with regrets.”
red flag
Anushka says Anushka says, there is an instinct to step outside her rest area. “I am only good as my previous film. If I get very comfortable and stop learning, it is a red flag. ArundhatiI was given similar roles but I did not choose to repeat myself. ,
She will be seen next time Bahubali – The EpicA joint cut of two films released to mark a decade Bahubali: The Beginning,
He is also keen for director Rosin Thomas’s Malayalam film KathanarKadamatathu is based on the folklore of the story. “I am proud that Kathanar Is part of my filmography. My character, Neela, comes from the story told by a team which is deeply emotional about cinema. ,
Before signing, Anushka reflects the appearance of her low-key: “I can’t force myself out for force; it is to be systematically. I am not on social media because I don’t understand it.”
Published – September 03, 2025 07:07 pm IST
