Anushka Shetty

Anushka Shetty

The yesteryear actor Savithri who has paired with Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, and Muthuraman has established herself as the best of all time in tamil cinema. She had better competitors like Padmini, Bhanumathi and KR Vijaya even then she shined and stood tall in south Indian Film Industry. Now, a bio-pic on legendary actress Savithri which features Keerthy Suresh, Samantha, Dulqur Salman, Vijay Devarkonda and many others. It is believed that Anushka Shetty will be joining this movie The Baahubali actress will play legendary actress Banumathy on screen. 'Bhanumathi was a contemporary of Savithri and is known to have been quite competitive. Bhanumathi famously spoke about how Savithri became popular only by taking up films rejected by her. The role requires a mature performer who can carry off the veteran’s egoistic attitude, which was her famous character trait,' say sources.