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Anand Babu
Anand Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 August 1963 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983-1999 2009-present |
| Spouse(s) | Shanthi (m.1985; div.2013) |
| Children | Bijesh Gajesh Yogesh Suprina |
| Parent(s) | Nagesh Regina |
Anand Babu (Tamil: ஆனந்த் பாபு) is an Indian film actor who is working in Tamil and Telugu films. He is the son of legendary comedy actor Nagesh.[1]
Career[edit]
He first entered the film industry with Tamil films and also played leading roles in Telugu as well as supporting roles. He is also well known for his best dancing abilities.[2] Anand's acting debut was in the Tamil film Thangaikkor Geetham in 1983 directed by T. Rajendar.
He appeared in many films in the early 1990s. Despite his solid beginning in film industry, he has faced a steady decline. His Telugu films include Bhale Mitrulu (1986), Mamasri (1990), Illu Illalu Pillalu (1991), Maa Variki Pelli (1993) and Kishkinda Kanda (1994). He has also acted in some Telugu and Tamil TV serials.[3]
After long back, he appeared in Aadhavan (2009) directed by K. S. Ravikumar.[4]
Anand Babu appears on the big screen after a long time in Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018).[5]
Personal life[edit]
He attended School at Campion anglo Indian School Trichy and graduated at Loyola college of arts and science Chennai.[6] Anand married Shanthi on 8 December 1985. The couple has three sons and a daughter. Their second son Gajesh is an actor in the Tamil film industry. Their eldest son, Bijesh is an actor.[7]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Kadamai | Anu | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nyayam Ketkiren | Anand | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Bandham | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Vetrikani | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Anand | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Ilamai | Anand | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Viswanathan Velai Venum | Kumar | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Rathnam | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | Anand Babu | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | Rajesh | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Bhale Mitrulu | Anand | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | Kishore | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Paila Pacheesu | Ashok | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | Ramesh | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Michael | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Swamy | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Jana (Janardan) | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Sigaram | Krishna | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Chandran | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Idhaya Oonjal | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | Mahadevan | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Anbu Sangili | Vinoth | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Eeswari | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Onnum Theriyatha Pappa | Ramesh | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Thayamma | Anand | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Mamasri | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Sri Saila Bhramarambika Kataksham | Raja | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | Anand | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Deepak | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Krishnan, Anand | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Kaavalukku Kannillai | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Chevalier Michael | Freddy | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Viswanath | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | Mani | Tamil | |
| 1993 | En Idhaya Rani | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Inspector Ashwini | Babu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Manirathnam | Mani | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Pattukottai Periyappa | Pichumani | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivelu | Raja Manickam | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Kiskinda Kanda | Dora | Telugu | |
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Muthuvel | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Roja Malare | Anbu | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Siva | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Santhosham | Karthik | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Chozhan | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Priya's brother | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Tharani | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Madurai Sambavam | Henchman | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Oliyum Oliyum | Ramu's elder brother | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Etho Seithai Ennai | Veeru | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Jamaai | Guru | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Sindhuja's father | Tamil |
Television[edit]
| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017- 2020 | Mouna Ragam | Viswanathan | Tamil | Vijay TV | |
| 2006-2007 | Kasthuri | Krishnan | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2004-2006 | Manaivi | Varadha Raj | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2001-2004 | Bumperkuzhgal | Tamil Arasan | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| 2000-2001 | Take it easy Vazhkai | Vijayaraghavan or Anand Babu | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2000-2002 | Soolam | Babu | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 1997-2001 | Andam | Anand | Telugu | ETV |
References[edit]
- ↑ https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/article/153220/anand-babu-s-sons-all-grown-up-they-re-now-kollywood-actors
- ↑ "Kollywood Movie Actor Anand Babu Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ↑ "Kollywood Movie Actor Anand Babu Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (22 October 2009). "Sprightly jump and then a hobble!". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (Aka) Pyaar PremaKaadhal review". 10 August 2018.
- ↑ https://moviefit.me/persons/60696-anand-babu
- ↑ IndiaGlitz Tamil Movies | Interviews | Shooting Spot | Review | Gossip (12 April 2017), My son reminds me of Nagesh : Anand Babu Interview | Server Sundaram, Santhanam, retrieved 11 May 2018
External links[edit]
- Anand Babu on IMDb
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