Anushka befits larger-than-life roles, says Ashok

Young director Ashok who is basking in the success of his latest release ‘Bhagmathiee’ which grossed more than Rs 12 crore in TS and AP claims that if not for Anushka, it wouldn’t have received such a response. 

“We were ready with our script five years ago and our decision to cast Anushka in 2012 is paying us rich dividends now,” said the director, at an event. “Only Anushka can pull off larger-than-life roles and has become a specialist of author-backed roles. 

From ‘Arundhati’ to ‘Rudramadevi’, she left her inedible mark in each movie. No doubt, Anushka is the best choice for female-centric films these days,” adds Ashok. However, Anuskha downplayed the hype and said she is doing female-centric movies because “Many are asking me why I am doing only women-oriented movies. 

When I am getting good scripts from best of banners, why shouldn’t I,’ she pointed out. Another guest and producer Dil Raju said “She is drawing openings on par with star heroes and I have nothing more to say,” he concludes.