'I have security guards now'

It’s hard not to recognise her — she’s there on almost every show aired on Telugu TV channels. It’s also hard not to notice that she’s the tallest one around and her smile just lights up the set as she anchors shows with aplomb with her typical racy chatter.

Udaya Bhanu, who is one of the highest paid TV anchors in the state, has clearly cashed in on the popularity of reality shows and has about nine shows to her credit including game shows and dance shows.

There were reports recently that she was mobbed by a group of youngsters during the shooting of a television programme. Does she feel secure after that incident? “I have security guards now. In addition to that, most of the time I’m accompanied by my husband,” says the lady who acted in films like Posani Krishna’s Aapadamokkulavadu.