Anu Prabhakar, reflecting on her 25-year journey as an actress, expresses her astonishment at reaching such a milestone. Recalling a recent conversation with colleagues where the realization dawned upon her, she shares, "It took a moment for the reality to sink in that it has been 25 years since my debut in the film 'Hrudaya Hrudaya' on September 16. The flood of memories kept me up that night." She fondly reminisces about her early days in the industry and how shooting for 'Hrudaya Hrudaya' during her college summer break solidified her desire to pursue acting as a lifelong passion. Emphasizing the enduring love and support she receives from the Kannada audience, she acknowledges their continued affection and recognition over the years. Anu also notes the advancements in Kannada cinema, particularly in terms of technological growth, highlighting the transformation in filmmaking processes and capabilities, mentioning the use of computer graphics in recent films like 'Hagga.'In the digital era, one thing that I miss is the camaraderie on the sets from the past. Nowadays, I notice that people on set are more distant. Previously, the set felt like a large family; I remember lunch breaks being spent camping under a tree at the shooting location together. There were no caravans, and it was Shivarajkumar himself who would serve food to everyone. Additionally, there was a noticeable contrast between commercial and parallel cinema. Some films were exclusively made for awards. Today, films tend to be more realistic and successful commercially as well. This shift is positive, as it shows equal dedication put into all types of films. The love and appreciation I have received and continue to receive for my roles is a wonderful blessing. It's heartening to know that people remember me for the characters I portrayed.

Anu Prabhakar: "I aspire to see strong female roles being written for women. When you observe the roles played by iconic stars like Bharathi, Aarthi, Leelavati, or Manjula, you see the depth of character exploration those films provided them. Subsequently, actors like Malashree, Sudharani, and Shruti continued this tradition by being the strong pillars of their films. Somewhere along the way, female roles shifted focus to only glamour. I hope for a change where we witness more powerful and well-written female characters. There have been many roles that resonated with me, and thanks to the filmmakers who recognized this, I was offered more opportunities. One conscious decision I've made is to avoid playing characters older than my age, as I believe it can lead to typecasting."

"My husband, Raghu, is my greatest support. The only break I took from work was when my daughter, Nandana, was born. When I had the chance to act again, it was my husband Raghu who motivated me to return to my passion for acting."He is talented in the art form and has been a close companion and collaborator to me. As parents, we coordinate our schedules to make sure one of us is with Nandana at all times. Additionally, we are fortunate to have the support of both my mother and Raghu's mother, who help us maintain peace of mind while raising our child.