‘I Cried for a Year’: Anushka Shetty Shares Painful Post-Film Experience

Published : Oct 31, 2025, 05:07 PM IST

Anushka Shetty apparently cried for a year because of a movie she did in her career. But that same film changed her destiny, helping her become a lady superstar in Tollywood.

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Anushka Shetty's First Movie 'Super'

It's tough for new heroines to establish themselves. They must impress with acting and glamour in their debut. Despite becoming a lady superstar, Anushka's first film was a nightmare.

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When she was working as a yoga teacher..

Anushka debuted opposite Nagarjuna in 'Super'. While the film gave her recognition, she cried for a year. Puri Jagannadh spotted her as a yoga teacher and insisted she audition.

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Nagarjuna is special to me

I went to the audition and cried seeing another girl's glamorous poses, thinking I had to do the same. But Nagarjuna saw my potential and gave me the role, which is why he's special.

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Cried for a year because of Super movie

I cried for a year doing 'Super' and wanted to quit. My family is traditional, and I wasn't used to wearing modern, short clothes or being close with strangers, said Anushka.

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That's the film I shouldn't have done

I couldn't handle wearing short clothes and cried for a year, said Anushka. She got used to the industry later. She mentioned that the one film she wishes she hadn't done is 'Okka Magadu'.

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