Anjali Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2013āpresent |
Notable work | AYM Simbu sister |
Anjali Rao is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films, ad films, Shortfilms and television serials. After making her debut as a supporting actress, she has been seen in lead roles in films including Vanmam (2014) and Baby (2015).
Career[edit | edit source]
Anjali Rao was born in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India to P B Rao and Sujatha Kumari hailing from Ponnekallu Guntur, Andhra Pradesh . As her father was an army Officer she travelled across the northern part of India and studied in army schools during her childhood. Her father was later transferred to Chennai. She consequently finished her schooling in Kendriya Vidyala Meenambakkam and followed that up with a BBA and MBA at Vels University in Chennai. During her time in college, Anjali Rao became involved in modelling and worked on commercials which gave her an entry into the film industry. Anjali Rao began her career playing supporting roles in films, notably appearing in the Nithya Menen-starrer Malini 22 Palayamkottai (2014), as Vijay Sethupathi's pair in the village drama Vanmam (2014) and as a ghost in the horror film Baby (2015). She later worked with Gautham Vasudev Menon in Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016), featuring as Silambarasan's sister.[1]
Anjali then worked on Priyadarshan's social drama Sometimes (2017) amongst an ensemble cast, and was picked after impressing producer A. L. Vijay with her acting skills during their work together in commercials. She also featured as lead actress in Peechankai and Pothanur Thabal Nilayam .[2][3]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Kesavan's colleague | Tamil |
| Pizza II: Villa | Aarthi's friend | Tamil | |
| Kochadaiiyaan | Deepika Padukone Facials | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Malini 22 Palayamkottai | Jency | Tamil |
| 2015 | Vanmam | Hema | Tamil |
| Baby | Anne | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Ghatana | Jency | Telugu |
| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | Maythrei Muralidharan | Tamil | |
| Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Maythrei Muralidhar | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Kanna Pinna | Tamil | |
| Peechankai | Abhirami | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Sometimes | Sheela | Tamil |
| Annanukku Jai | Veni | Tamil | |
| Sei | Janaki | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Pothanur Thabal Nilayam | Mirthula | Tamil |
| Yugi | Netra | Tamil | |
| Adrishyam | Netra | Malayalam |
Television and webseries[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016ā2017 | Keratalu | Swetha | Telugu | Gemini TV | Best Debut Actress at Gemini Awards |
| 2016 | Sahayathrika | Asha Kurian | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| 2017ā2018 | Mahalakshmi | Anjali | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2017ā2018 | Thalayanai Pookal | Vethavalli | Tamil | Zee Tamil | Replaced Nisha Krishnan |
| 2017ā2018 | Ruthugeetham | Prashanti | Telugu | ETV | |
| 2018 | Alarm | Malini | Tamil Telugu Malayalam |
Zee 5 | Webseries |
| 2018ā2020 | Swathi Nakshatram Chothi | Veda | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | Replaced by Archana Suseelan |
| 2018ā2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Raji | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Boeing Boeing | Herself as Contestant | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | Reality Game show episode winner |
| 2019 | Thamara Thumbi | Arundhathi / Vasundhara | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| 2019 | Vandhaal Mahalakshmi | Anchor | Tamil | Sun Life | Game Show |
| 2020 | Kanmani | Ammu | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Hamsageetham | Tara | Telugu | Gemini TV | Replaced by Susmitha |
| 2021ā2023 | Mrs. Hitler | Maya | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | |
| 2021 | Swarna Palace | Swarna | Telugu | Zee Telugu | |
| 2021 | Anantham | Lalitha | Tamil | Zee5 | Webseries |
| 2023 | Anuraga Ganam Pole | Anjali ( Giri's friend) | Malayalam | Zee Keralam | guest appearance |
| 2024ā2025 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Manohari | Tamil | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Sundari Season 2 | Sundari | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| 2025 | Regai | Dhivya | Tamil | Zee5 | Webseries |
References[edit | edit source]
- ā UR, Arya (25 March 2019). "Anjali Rao: I wanted to play Veda, as she wasn't all about shedding tears". The Times of India.
- ā "I never wanted to be a heroine!: Anjali Rao". Deccan Chronicle. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
- ā "No similarity with Aamir's PK". indiatimes.com. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.