Anushka Shetty: I still need to lose about 7-8 kgs before I join the sets of Baahubali 2!

By Subramanian Harikumar
Published: November 24, 2015 6:19 PM IST

The talented actress is on a race against time to get ready for Baahubali 2

It has been a great year for Anushka Shetty - with two of her historical films Baahubali and Rudhramadevi appreciated by fans all over the world. Also Read - Did SS Rajamouli take Rs 400 crore loan at an insane interest rate to make Baahubali?

And now it's time for her to end the year with a bang with yet another interesting film Size Zero aka Inji Iddupazhagi. Playing an overweight girl in the film, Anushka surprised everyone when she actually went on to gain 20 kgs instead of choosing to put on a fat suit. " We could've prosthetically added all the required weight, but since we wanted it look very natural, I decided to gain weight without the aid of technology and make-up", said Anushka in an interview. Also Read - Prabhas' Project K set to become a global phenomenon like Baahubali and RRR, claims Rana Daggubati

Her film, Size Zero, also starring Arya and Sonal Chauhan is releasing on November 27. Anushka is hopeful that her great run at box office continues with Size Zero too. " I just hope the success continues with Size Zero as well. It's a wonderful film and for all the hard work we've put in, we really want it to do well. Most importantly, we hope it changes the lives of people with weight issues," said Anushka. Also Read - Adipurush actress Kriti Sanon recalls the frustrating period when she did not get opportunities being an outsider

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Talking about her next film, Baahubali 2, the most anticipated sequel to Baahubali: The Beginning, Anushka revealed," I'm still required to lose about seven to eight kg before I join the sets of 'Baahubali 2'. People kept asking why I ended up doing such a small and insignificant role in the first part. Well, I have got to tell them wait till you watch the second part. Rajamouli sir has reserved the best part for me and I'm honoured to be part of this franchise".

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BySubramanian Harikumar
Published: November 24, 2015 6:19 PM IST