Anand Babu
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]
Anand Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 August 1963 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983-1999 2009-2014 2017-present |
| Spouse(s) | Shanthi (m.1985) |
| Children | Bijesh Gajesh Yogesh Suprina |
| Parent(s) | Nagesh Regina |
Career
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 made his acting debut in the Tamil film Thangaikkor Geetham in 1983 directed by T. Rajendar.
He appeared in many films in the 1990s such as Pudhu Vasantham (1990), Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990), Vaaname Ellai (1992), Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam (1993) and Watchman Vadivel (1994). Despite his solid beginning in Tamil film industry, he has faced steady decline. Some of his Telugu films are Bhale Mitrulu (1986), Mamasri (1990), Sri Saila Bramarambika Kataksham (1991), Illu Illalu Pillalu (1991), Maa Variki Pelli (1993), Inspector Ashwini (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
He attended School at Campion anglo Indian School Trichy and He graduated at Loyola college of arts and science chennai. Anand got married with 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.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | Tamil | Babu | |
| 1984 | Kadamai | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Nyayam Ketkiren | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Bandham | Tamil | Raja | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Tamil | Babu | |
| 1985 | Vetrikani | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Tamil | Anand | |
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Viswanathan Velai Venum | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Ilamai | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | Tamil | Anand Babu | |
| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | Tamil | Rajesh | |
| 1986 | Bhale Mitrulu | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Tamil | Babu | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Tamil | Michael | |
| 1990 | Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Tamil | Swamy | Guest appearance |
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Tamil | Jana (Janardan) | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Tamil | Krishna | |
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Tamil | Chandran | |
| 1991 | Idhaya Oonjal | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | Tamil | Mahadevan | |
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | Tamil | Babu | |
| 1991 | Anbu Sangili | Tamil | Vinoth | |
| 1991 | Eeswari | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Onnum Theriyatha Pappa | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thayamma | Tamil | Anand | |
| 1991 | Mamasri | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Sri Saila Bhramarambika Kataksham | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | Telugu | ||
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Tamil | Deepak | |
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Tamil | Krishnan, Anand | |
| 1992 | Kavalukku Kaanillai | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Chevalier Michael | Malayalam | Freddy | |
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Tamil | Viswanath | |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | En Idhaya Rani | Tamil | Raja | |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Inspector Ashwini | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Manirathnam | Tamil | Mani | |
| 1994 | Pattukottai Periyappa | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivelu | Tamil | Raja Manickam | |
| 1994 | Kiskinda Kanda | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Tamil | Muthuvel | |
| 1997 | Roja Malare | Tamil | Anbu | |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Tamil | Siva | |
| 1998 | Santhosham | Tamil | Karthik | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Tamil | Chozhan | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Tamil | Tharani | |
| 2009 | Madurai Sambavam | Tamil | Henchman | |
| 2009 | Oliyum Oliyum | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Etho Seithai Ennai | Tamil | Veeru | |
| 2014 | Jamaai | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Kalkandu | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Tamil | Sindhuja's father |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel | Production Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–present | Mouna Ragam | Viswanathan | Tamil | Vijay TV | Avantika Creations | |
| 2006-2007 | Kasthuri | Krishnan | Tamil | Sun TV | Balaji Telefilms | |
| 2004-2006 | Manaivi | Varadha Raj (Negative Role) | Tamil | Sun TV | Home Movie Makers | |
| 2001-2004 | Bumperkuzhgal | Tamil Arasan | Tamil | Jaya TV | Avni Cinemax | |
| 2000-2001 | Take it easy Vazhkai | Vijayaraghavan or Anand Babu | Tamil | Sun TV | AVM Productions | |
| 2000-2002 | Soolam | Babu | Tamil | Sun TV | Saregama | |
| 1997-2001 | Andam | Anand | Telegu | ETV | ||
References
- https://astroulagam.com.my/entertainment/article/153220/anand-babu-s-sons-all-grown-up-they-re-now-kollywood-actors
- https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/anand-babu
- https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/anand-babu
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Sprightly-jump-and-then-a-hobble/article16887995.ece
- https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/pyaar-prema-kaadhal/pyaar-prema-kaadhal-review.html
- 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