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Anand Babu
Indian actor
Anand Babu is an Indian actor who was known for his works in Tamil films. He is the son of comedy actor Nagesh.[1]
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. 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. He has also acted in some Tamil TV serials.
After long back, he appeared in Aadhavan (2009) directed by K. S. Ravikumar.[2]
Anand Babu appears on the big screen after a long time in Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018).[3]
He attended School at Campion Anglo Indian School Trichy and graduated at Loyola college of arts and science Chennai. 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.[4]
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | Babu | |
| 1984 | Kadamai | Anu | |
| Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Babu | ||
| Nyayam Ketkiren | Anand | ||
| 1985 | Bandham | Raja | |
| Paadum Vaanampadi | Babu | ||
| Vetrikani | Raja | ||
| Udhaya Geetham | Anand | ||
| Ilamai | Anand | ||
| Viswanathan Velai Venum | Kumar | ||
| Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Rathnam | ||
| Arthamulla Aasaigal | Anand Babu | ||
| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | Rajesh | |
| Maaveeran | Dancer | ||
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | Anand | |
| Kadarkarai Thaagam | Kishore | ||
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | Ramesh | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veettin Kangal | Prakash | |
| Puriyaadha Pudhir | Babu | ||
| Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Babu | ||
| Ethir Kaatru | Jana (Janardan) | ||
| Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Swamy | Guest appearance | |
| Pudhu Vasantham | Michael | ||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Krishna | |
| Cheran Pandiyan | Chandran | ||
| Idhaya Oonjal | Babu | ||
| MGR Nagaril | Mahadevan | ||
| Putham Pudhu Payanam | Babu | ||
| Anbu Sangili | Vinoth | ||
| Eeswari | |||
| Onnum Theriyatha Pappa | Ramesh | ||
| En Aasai Rasathi | Muthan | ||
| Thayamma | Anand | ||
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Deepak | |
| Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Krishnan, Anand | ||
| Kaavalukku Kannillai | Babu | ||
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Viswanath | |
| Suriyan Chandiran | Mani | ||
| En Idhaya Rani | Raja | ||
| 1994 | Manirathnam | Mani | |
| Pattukottai Periyappa | Pichumani | ||
| Watchman Vadivelu | Raja Manickam | ||
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Muthuvel | |
| 1997 | Roja Malare | Anbu | |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Siva | |
| Santhosham | Karthik | ||
| Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Chozhan | ||
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Priya's brother | |
| 2009 | Oliyum Oliyum | Ramu's elder brother | |
| Madurai Sambavam | Henchman | ||
| Aadhavan | Tharani | ||
| 2012 | Etho Seithai Ennai | Veeru | |
| 2014 | Jamaai | Guru | |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Sindhuja's father | |
| 2023 | Kodai | Pavithra's father | |
| Pallu Padama Paathukka | Rohit Sharma | ||
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Bhale Mitrulu | Anand |
| 1988 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | Anand |
| 1989 | Paila Pacheesu | Ashok |
| 1991 | Sri Saila Bhramarambika Kataksham | Raja |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | |
| Inspector Ashwini | Babu | |
| 1994 | Kiskinda Kanda | Dora |
| 1999 | Speed Dancer | |
Other language films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Avalariyathe | Anand | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Chevalier Michael | Freddy | Malayalam | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Vishu's father | Hindi | Dubbed in Tamil as Galatta Kalyanam |
| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | Andam | Anand | Telugu | ETV |
| 2000–2002 | Soolam | Babu | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2000–2001 | Take it easy Vazhkai | Vijayaraghavan or Anand Babu | ||
| 2001–2004 | Bumperkuzhgal | Tamil Arasan | Jaya TV | |
| 2002 | Kula Vilakku | Sun TV | ||
| 2004–2006 | Manaivi | Varadha Raj | ||
| 2006–2007 | Kasthuri | Krishnan | ||
| 2017–2019 | Mouna Ragam | Viswanathan | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Muthazhagu | Veeramuthu | ||
| 2021–2023 | Mouna Raagam 2 | Viswanathan | ||
| 2023–present | Kizhakku Vaasal | Dayalan |
- "=Anand Babu's sons all grown up". astroulagam.com.my. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (22 October 2009). "Sprightly jump and then a hobble!". The Hindu.
- "Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (Aka) Pyaar PremaKaadhal review". 10 August 2018.
- 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
- Anand Babu at IMDb
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