Sweety Shetty or better known as Anushka Shetty is a South Indian actress from the Tamil film industry. She had also worked in the Telugu film industry. It has been 15 years since she began her career. She made her debut back in 2005 with the movie, Super. Since then she has blown up quite a bit! She is easily one of the more recognizable faces of the South Indian film industry. And here are 5 reasons why!

1) A Brainy Beauty:
She got the smarts and the beauty! The star comes from a family of doctors and engineers! She is a multi-linguist and she is fluent in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and English. She is also a certified yoga instructor.

2) Self-made Success:
The actress got into the industry with no tie whatsoever. She made her debut with Super and slowly rose to fame. She made some really bold choices with her films and was rewarded!

3) Variety is her Spice in Life:
The actress never backs down from challenges and that led her to dabble in various genres. She has also worked with some really tough roles. She really gets into character. She doesn’t shy away from roles that require her to slim down or gain weight either.

4) Passion and Drive:
The actress is truly passionate about her craft! And it shows in her work. She leads a disciplined lifestyle with a strict diet, intense training, and a workout regime. Not many know, but the actress performs her own stunts. She is a method actor and has learned not only horse riding but also sword finning for her roles!

5) A Serial Award Winner:
The actress had won the Best Supporting Actress for her first movie. And that is what started her award-winning streak. She has skills and it is easily recognizable! She has won some major awards such as; Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Nandi Special Jury Award, Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. She also won Filmfare, Santosham, CineMAA, South Scope, Ugadi, SIIMA, Apsara, Jaya, Cinegoers Association award, and Vijay Award for Best Actress!

So, what are your thoughts on these reasons? Do you agree that she is one of the talented actresses of the South? Let us know in the comments below!

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