Anushka next release was Selvaraghavan's fantasy adventure film Irandam Ulagam opposite Arya, that saw her playing a dual role again, the third time in her career. Anushka played Ramya, a doctor and Varna, a high spirited, warrior-like character, in a parallel world. Rediff wrote, "Anushka not only shares equal screen space with Arya, but also plays quite a significant role.
Anushka's next movie was "Irandam Ulagam," directed by Selvaraghavan, which featured her playing dual roles for the third time in her career. In this film, she portrayed Ramya, a doctor, and Varna, a spirited warrior-like character, in a parallel world. Rediff praised Anushka's role, stating that she shares equal screen time with Arya and plays a significant part.