Born Sweety Shetty on November 7, 1981, in Mangalore, Karnataka, Anushka hails from a Tuluva family. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. Before stepping into the world of acting, she was a certified yoga instructor, having trained under Bharat Thakur for nearly a decade.

She received widespread critical acclaim for her role as Saroja in this anthology film, showcasing her acting prowess.

Anushka made her acting debut in the 2005 Telugu film Super alongside Nagarjuna, which earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, she gained recognition with S. S. Rajamouli's blockbuster, Vikramarkudu (2006). She made her Tamil debut the same year with the film Rendu .

A popular modern romantic comedy. Ghaati (2025): She continued her streak of strong roles.

The Singam franchise (Tamil) solidified her commercial star power.

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Anushka paired with Thalapathy Vijay in this high-octane action film. Playing the character Susheela, she delivered massive commercial appeal. The film solidified her position as a top-tier actress in the mainstream Tamil industry. Singam (2010)

: Playing the female lead opposite Thalapathy Vijay, she solidified her status as a mainstream commercial heroine in this action blockbuster. Rule of the "Mass" Action Era (2010–2015)