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Anju

Acting 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1979–2013
35 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Anju is an Indian film actress known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She began her acting career as a child-artist under the name Baby Anju. Anju has also acted in Kannada and Telugu movies. She is from Tamil Nadu and currently acts in television films and soap operas. Anju debuted in the movie Uthiripookkal at the age of two in 1979. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1988 for the movie Rukmini. Anju is also known as Anju Prabhakar and has 47 known credits in her acting career.

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Career

Career overview

Anju is an Indian film actress known for her work in Malayalam movies and Tamil movies. She began her acting career as a child artist, debuting at the age of two in the Tamil movie Uthiripookkal in 1979. Anju has also acted in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu movies. She has appeared in a significant number of films, with 47 known credits.

Anju's acting career has spanned multiple genres and languages, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Her work in Malayalam and Tamil films has been notable, and she has also appeared in television shows and soap operas. The actress has gained recognition for her performances, with one notable achievement being the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1988 for the movie Rukmini.

Anju's stage name is Anju Prabhakar, and she is also known by other names including Baby Anju. Her acting career has been marked by a range of roles in various languages, demonstrating her ability to adapt to different genres and mediums.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Madha Yaanai Koottam
VeerappuPolladhavan
Unnai CharanadaindhenMilitaryPop Carn
Nariman
Kuberan
Unakkaga Ellam UnakkagaPoomagal Oorvalam
KingAmma Ammayiamma
Gopala Gopala
Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam
KadalMinnaramVaraphalam
Agni PaarvaiEzhara PonnanaOotty PattanamKauravarKizhakkan Pathrose
Arangetra VelaiKattukuthiraThazhvaramKeladi Kanmani
Rugmini
Vamban
Yathra
Parannu Parannu ParannuKodathi
Kattathe KilikkooduAa Raathri
OlangalDarling, Darling, DarlingHitler UmanathAzhagiya KanneOrmakkayi
Meendum KokilaBala Nagamma
Poottaatha Poottukkal
Uthiripookkal

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013)
  • Veerappu (2007)
  • Polladhavan (2007) as Selvam's Wife
  • Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003)
  • Military (2003)
  • Pop Carn (2003)
  • Nariman (2001) as 'Cover' Ammini
  • Kuberan (2000) as Thangam
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  • Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999) as Savithri
  • Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
  • King (1998)
  • Amma Ammayiamma (1998) as Sulochana
  • Gopala Gopala (1996)
  • Kakkakum Poochakkum Kalyanam (1995) as Bhagyalakshmi
  • Kadal (1994)
  • Minnaram (1994) as Teena
  • Varaphalam (1994)
  • Agni Paarvai (1992) as Shanthi
  • Ezhara Ponnana (1992) as Renu
  • Ootty Pattanam (1992) as Sethulakshmi
  • Kauravar (1992) as Suja
  • Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
  • Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) as Devu
  • Arangetra Velai (1990)
  • Kattukuthira (1990) as Latha
  • Thazhvaram (1990) as Raji
  • Keladi Kanmani (1990)
  • Rugmini (1989)
  • Vamban (1987)
  • Yathra (1985)
  • Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984) as Jessy / Sreekutty
  • Kodathi (1984) as Minimol
  • Kattathe Kilikkoodu (1983) as Chanthu
  • Aa Raathri (1983) as Minimol
  • Olangal (1982)
  • Darling, Darling, Darling (1982)
  • Hitler Umanath (1982)
  • Azhagiya Kanne (1982)
  • Ormakkayi (1982) as Chakki
  • Meendum Kokila (1981) as Subramaniam and Kokila's Daughter
  • Bala Nagamma (1981) as young Bala Nagamma
  • Poottaatha Poottukkal (1980)
  • Uthiripookkal (1979) as Bhavani

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Anju best known for?

Anju is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999), Kattathe Kilikkoodu (1983), Meendum Kokila (1981).

How many credits does Anju have?

Anju has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2013.

What is Anju's background in cinema and television?

Anju is an Indian film actress known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She began her acting career as a child-artist under the name Baby Anju. Anju has also acted in Kannada and Telugu movies. She is from Tamil Nadu and currently acts in television films and soap operas. Anju debuted in the movie Uthiripookka...

Anju by the numbers

43credits
43films
0TV series
1979–2013active years

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