The rumor mill surrounding Anushka Shetty and Prabhas is legendary in Indian pop culture. Sparked by their undeniable chemistry in Billa (2009) and Mirchi (2013), speculation reached a fever pitch after they starred as Amarendra Baahubali and Devasena in the global blockbuster Baahubali franchise.
: She achieved legendary status with films like Arundhati , where her performance was described as iconic, and later became a household name across India as Devasena in the Baahubali franchise.
No discussion of Anushka Shetty’s relationships is complete without mentioning her Baahubali co-star, Prabhas. Having worked together in multiple films—including Billa (2009), Mirchi (2013), and the Baahubali duology—their off-screen camaraderie has been heavily scrutinized.
As of early 2026, fresh speculation has emerged regarding Anushka's marriage:
Over the years, Anushka's name has been linked to several other prominent industry figures. The most shocking rumor involved both superstar Nagarjuna and his son, Naga Chaitanya . This rumor was particularly bizarre as she had shared significant screen space with both actors. She viewed Nagarjuna as a mentor, and the false gossip deeply disturbed her . Her name has also been romantically linked to actors like Sumanth and Gopichand, among others, but none of these have ever been confirmed .