Anushree was born into Tulu-speaking family of Sampath and Shashikala in Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

She returned to Bangalore once she completed her pre-university education, when she began getting offers to host television shows.

[5] She went on to become an anchor on ETV Kannada's television show Demandappo Demandu, which gained her popularity.

She made her entry to filmdom with Benkipatna[6] which won her the NAK Media Achievement Award for Best Debut Actress.

Anushree has played a lead role in the film Uppu Huli Khaara which was directed by Imran Sardhariya.