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Did Nayanthara’s Mistake Help Anushka Shetty Become a Pan-India Superstar? Here’s the Story

Nayanthara: Lady Superstar Nayanthara made a small mistake, but it later turned into a very big one. Anushka took advantage of it and rose to become a pan-India heroine. Let's see what this story is about. 

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Feb 18 2026, 03:08 PM IST
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Anushka Shetty became a pan India heroine due to Nayanthara's mistake
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Anushka Shetty became a pan-India heroine due to Nayanthara's mistake

Anushka is now a pan-India star, all thanks to 'Baahubali.' The film completely changed her career. But the real story is that Nayanthara's small mistake paved the way for her.

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Anushka became popular pan-India with Baahubali
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Anushka became popular pan-India with Baahubali

'Arundhati' was a big step, but 'Baahubali' made Anushka an undisputed star across India. The Rajamouli epic, starring Prabhas, shook Indian cinema and is still a huge hit.

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Nayanthara who said no to Baahubali
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Nayanthara who said no to Baahubali

Anushka played Devasena, a princess turned warrior. But she wasn't the first choice. Rajamouli initially wanted Nayanthara, but she turned it down as it required a two-year commitment.

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Anushka hits the jackpot after Nayanthara says no
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Anushka hits the jackpot after Nayanthara says no

Unwilling to commit two years to one film, Nayanthara rejected the offer, unaware it would change Indian cinema. Rajamouli then approached Anushka, who said yes and aced the role.

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Nayanthara also has a pan-India image
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Nayanthara also has a pan-India image

Meanwhile, Nayanthara is also a big star, taking part in pan-India and female-led films. She recently had a hit with Chiranjeevi and is reportedly in a new movie with Balayya.

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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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