On the issue of equal pay for actresses and actors, Anushka strikes a different note. Her opinion on the issue is quite different from that held by the likes of Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Taapsee Pannu.

The 'Bhaagamathie' actress tells a national daily that one has to "earn it to be paid more".

She then rationalizes the edge that heroes enjoy over their female counterparts when it comes to remuneration. She avers that male stars are paid more "because they have a lot to lose". The stakes are higher with respect to them, the 'Baahubali' actress feels.

Anushka's advice is that writing better stories for women and presenting them in stronger roles should be the priority.