Anju Kurian | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science,Chennai (B.Arch) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013–present |
Anju Kurian is an Indian actress and model who appears mainly in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is best known for her roles in the Malayalam films Kavi Uddheshichathu (2016), Njan Prakashan (2018) and Igloo (2019). [1] [2] [3]
She started her career in the Malayalam film industry with a supporting role in the movie Neram, directed by Alphonse Puthren. [4] The following year, she played a supporting role in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana . In 2016, She made her debut as the female lead in Kavi Uddheshichathu..? directed by Thomas Kutty and Liju Thomas. [5] She has also acted in several short films and musical videos. [6]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2013 | Neram | Mathew's sister | Malayalam | |
Vetri's sister | Tamil | |||
2014 | Ohm Shanthi Oshaana | Anna Maria | Malayalam | |
2015 | Premam | Anju | ||
2016 | 2 Penkuttikal | Anagha | ||
2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Jasmine | Debut as lead actress | |
2017 | Chennai 2 Singapore | Roshini | Tamil | |
2018 | Njan Prakashan | Shruthi | Malayalam | |
Idam Jagath | Mahati | Telugu | ||
2019 | July Kaatril | Shreya | Tamil | |
Igloo | Ramya | Released on ZEE5 [7] | ||
Jeem Boom Bhaa | Diana | Malayalam | ||
Shibu | Kalyani | |||
Jack & Daniel | Susmita | |||
2022 | Meppadiyan | Renuka | ||
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal | Rithu | Tamil | ||
2023 | Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Tulasi Radhakrishnan | ||
2024 | Abraham Ozler | Aneesha | Malayalam | |
TBA | Wolf† | Tamil | [8] | |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2015 | Serndhu Polama | Dancer | Tamil | Special appearance in promotional song |
2016 | Paper Boat | Varsha | Malayalam | Musical short film |
2017 | Tag | Sera | Short film | |
2018 | Neeye Neeye | - | Tamil | Music video |
Glassmates - Kadhalikuren | Teacher | |||
Kure Kure | Tamil Girl | |||
2019 | Naan Seidha Kurumbu | Anjana | Short film | |
Thandora | Arthi | |||
2022 | Vaadi Vaadi | - | Music Video | |
2024 | Ente Omane | TBA | Music Video | |
2024 | Karthi Kalyani | Kalyani | Malayalam | Short film |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | INFLUENCEX 2022 | Kerala Face of the Year | Winner | [9] |
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