Anushka Shetty Reveals How Nagarjuna, Sonu Sood, Puri Jagannadh Changed Her Name

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News18•22-01-2026, 15:02
Anushka Shetty Reveals How Nagarjuna, Sonu Sood, Puri Jagannadh Changed Her Name
- •Actress Anushka Shetty, whose real name was Sweety, revealed in an interview that her name was changed to Anushka after entering the film industry.
- •She disclosed that Nagarjuna, Sonu Sood, and Puri Jagannadh were instrumental in changing her name during the shooting of her debut film 'Super' in 2005.
- •Anushka stated she disliked being called Sweety or Honey by fans and decided to change her name with her father's approval.
- •Initially, she didn't like the name Anushka, but got used to it as everyone called her by that name during the 'Super' film shoot.
- •After her first blockbuster 'Vikramarkudu', Anushka became a 'Lady Superstar', working with many prominent actors across industries.
Why It Matters: Anushka Shetty shared the story behind her name change from Sweety, crediting Nagarjuna, Sonu Sood, and Puri Jagannadh.
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