Actor Anushka Shetty, widely known as “Sweety” among fans, recently spoke about the valuable life lesson she received early in her career from veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni. The actor also shared her thoughts on when she might consider stepping away from the film industry.
Despite becoming one of the most prominent female stars in South Indian cinema, Anushka says she continues to follow the advice she received during her debut film.
The advice that stayed with her
Anushka made her acting debut with the film Super. During the project, Nagarjuna reportedly shared an important piece of guidance with the newcomer.
According to Anushka, he told her that both life and a film career come with highs and lows. He advised her not to let success make her arrogant and not to allow failures to discourage her, encouraging her to stay grounded regardless of circumstances.
The actor says that this advice continues to guide her approach to both life and work even today.
A career built on strong roles
Over the years, Anushka has established herself as one of the leading actors in South Indian cinema. Her performance in Arundhati significantly transformed her screen image and proved that female-led films could achieve major commercial success.
Her popularity reached new heights with Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, where she played the role of Devasena.
Today, Anushka is known for choosing projects carefully, often prioritising strong, character-driven stories.
Selective projects and recent work
The actor has been selective about her film appearances in recent years. Her recent collaboration with director Krish Jagarlamudi in Ghaati did not perform well at the box office, but she continues to focus on meaningful roles.
She has also spoken about managing health and fitness challenges while maintaining her acting career.
When might she leave films?
Addressing the possibility of stepping away from acting, Anushka said she believes in following what makes her happy. If she ever feels that a profession no longer brings her joy, she would consider exploring other paths.
Before entering the film industry, Anushka worked as a yoga instructor and once believed that teaching yoga would remain her lifelong profession. However, her career took a different turn when films came her way.
For now, the actor says she continues to enjoy acting and remains committed to projects that inspire her creatively.
