Anaswara Rajan

Anaswara Rajan (born 8 September 2002) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Malayalam films. She made her acting debut as a child artist in '' Udaharanam Sujatha'' (2017). She received praises for playing a college student in '' Super Sharanya'' (2022) and a blind sculptor in '' Neru'' (2023). The latter became her breakout role and won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam. Anaswara went onto appear in box office successes '' Abraham Ozler'' (2024), '' Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil'' (2024) and '' Rekhachithram'' (2025).

Early life

Anaswara was born on 8 September 2002 to Rajan and Usha, natives of Karivellur, near Payyanur in Kannur district. She was educated at St. Mary's Girls High School in Payyanur.

Career

Anaswara made her film acting debut with '' Udaharanam Sujatha'' (2017), as Athira, the rebellious daughter of Sujatha, played by Manju Warrier. Anaswara played her first leading role in the film '' Thanneer Mathan Dinangal'' (2019). The film, set against the backdrop of a high school that had a heartwarming tale of love, misunderstanding and the struggles of growing up. The film turned out to be a sleeper hit, with Anaswara subsequently gaining fame in the industry. She played a dual role in '' Adhyarathri'' (2019) as a daughter and mother.

In 2022, Anaswara played the titular role of an engineering student in '' Super Sharanya'', which emerged a commercial success. Cris of ''The News Minute'' stated that she played Sharanya "wonderfully". That year, she made her Tamil debut with the Trisha starrer '' Raangi''.

Anaswara started 2023 with the Tamil film '' Thugs'', alongside Hridhu Haroon. It was an official remake of the Malayalam film '' Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil''. She then made her Hindi film debut with '' Yaariyan 2'', opposite Meezaan Jafri. A critic from ''Bollywood Hungama'' wrote, "Anaswara is lovely but goes over the top in emotional scenes." In the same year, Anaswara played a blind sculptor in '' Neru'', starring Mohanlal. Her performance in the film was well acclaimed and regarded as her career best. Janani K of ''India Today'' noted, "As Sara, Anaswara exhibits strength, resilience, trauma and skill with the utmost perfection." The film emerged as the eleventh highest grossing Malayalam film of all time.

In 2024, she starred in '' Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil'', alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nikhila Vimal and Basil Joseph. The film went on to become one of the highest grossing films of 2024 in Kerala.

Filmography

Films

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Rajan, Anaswara
People from Kannur district
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Child actresses in Malayalam cinema
Living people
21st-century Indian actresses
Indian child actresses
Indian film actresses
Actresses from Kannur
2002 births
Actresses in Tamil cinema
IIFA Utsavam winners