At 42, the actress has spent nearly two decades in the film industry, watching younger colleagues marry and start families, while she continues to embrace her single life.
Her marital status has long been the subject of speculation, with rumours often flooding entertainment news.
How Did the Rumours Begin?
Anushka's debut alongside Nagarjuna set her on the path to stardom. Her on-screen pairing with Prabhas in Baahubali only fuelled gossip, with many believing the two were romantically involved. Both actors denied the rumours.
Later, whispers linked her to a prominent businessman, but those claims, too, faded without confirmation.
Anushka Speaks Out
In a recent interview, Anushka addressed the marriage talk head-on. She admitted that after Baahubali, the pressure to marry intensified-not just from her family, but from the media as well.
"I believe in marriage," she said, "but only when the right person and the right time come along. I love children, but I will never marry without love. My parents also tell me the same."
Interestingly, she added that she has no plans to marry someone from the film industry, sparking new debates over who the "right person" might be.
Career Moves and a New Home
Anushka, who has shared the screen with Ravi Teja, Nagarjuna, and Prabhas in several hits, has been less active in films lately. Her upcoming movie Ghaati has already faced two delays, with no confirmed release date yet.
Meanwhile, reports suggest she has settled in Bengaluru, leading fans to wonder if she's quietly planning a new phase of life-perhaps marriage, perhaps a break from acting.
For now, Anushka Shetty remains an enigma-an actress with an enviable career, a loyal fanbase, and a personal life she guards fiercely. Whether her next big announcement is about a wedding or a blockbuster, one thing is certain: she'll do it on her terms.