Anjali Balatripurasundari is an Indian film actress and model born on 16 June 1986 (39 years old) in Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India.
She mainly works in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu films and gained wider attention with the Tamil film Kattradhu Thamizh (2007).
Anjali is a recipient of Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Best Actress – Tamil, and Nandi Awards for performance-focused and serious drama roles.
As an actress, she is linked with roles that largely depend on acting skills, not just glamour.
Quick Facts of Anjali
| Full Name | Anjali Balatripurasundari |
| Profession | Actress and model |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Date of Birth | 16 June 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Birthplace | Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Current Address | Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Gender | Female |
Anjali Early Life and Education
Anjali Balatripurasundari was born in a Telugu family in Razole. She completed her schooling in Razole. Later pursued a degree in mathematics in Chennai.
| School | Yet to be updated |
| Alma Mater | Yet to be updated |
| Highest Qualification | Degree in Mathematics |
Anjali Personal Life
Her relationship status is currently single.
However, there were rumours that she was married to a prominent politician in Andhra Pradesh.
Anjali was dating Jai, a Tamil actor and musician, in 2011. The rumoured pair were going to get married soon. But the actress dismissed the rumours later.
Family
Anjali’s father is Eswar Siva Prakash, and her mother is Parvathi Devi. Her stepmother is Bharathi Devi.
Her brothers are Ravi Shankar and Bapuji.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Rumoured Boyfriend | Jai (2011) |
| Parents | Father: Eswar Siva Prakash Mother: Parvathi Devi Stepmother: Bharathi Devi |
| Siblings | Brothers: Bapuji, Ravi Shankar |
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Anjali Career
Anjali started her acting career in Telugu cinema. Her first film was Photo (2006), where she acted with Anand and Mukta. She later moved into Tamil films and became known for roles in drama and thriller films.
She debuted in the Tamil film industry withKattradhu Thamizh (2007). She acted with Jiiva and Karunas.
In the next Tamil film, Angadi Theru (2010), she played the female lead with Mahesh.
In 2011, Anjali acted with Jai, Sharwanand, and Ananya in theEngaeyum Eppothumfilm.
Anjali was part of a large cast led byAjith Kumar and Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, and Andrea Jeremiah in Mankatha (2011).
In Sakalakala Vallavan (2015), she acted with Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi) and Trisha Krishnan.
Anjali acted with S. J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, and Bobby Simha in Iraivi (2016).
She also appeared in an item number in Singam II (2013), which stars Suriya, Anushka Shetty, and Hansika Motwani.
In the Telugu filmSeethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), she acted with Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, and Samantha after thephoto shoot.
In the same year,Anjali acted with Ravi Teja and Shruti Haasan inBalupu (2013) and in Masala,she was with Venkatesh, Ram Pothineni, and Shazahn Padamsee.
In Geethanjali (2014), she played the lead role with Srinivasa Reddy. Later, she re-entered the Telugu film industry with Nishabdham (2020) with Anushka Shetty, R. Madhavan, and Michael Madsen.
Anjali acted with Pawan Kalyan, Nivetha Thomas, Ananya Nagalla, Prakash Raj, andShruti Haasanin Vakeel Saab (2021)
In Gangs of Godavari (2024), she was cast with Vishwak Sen and Neha Shetty.
Anjali made her Kannada film debut with Rana Vikrama (2015). In the film, she acted with Puneeth Rajkumar and Adah Sharma.
In 2011, in her Malayalam debut filmPayyans,she acted alongside Jayasurya.
Anjali played her first dual role in her first OTT film, Paava Kadhaigal (2020, Netflix), an anthology project with famous actors Kalidas Jayaram, Sai Pallavi, and Prakash Raj.
Anjali Awards and Achievements
Anjali has several major Indian and International awards for her incredible performance-focused acting in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
- For Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), Anjali won the Best Debut Actress in the Filmfare Awards South in 2007 and the Vijay Awards in 2008.
- For the film Angadi Theru (2010), she won the Best Actress award in the Vikatan Cinema Awards in 2010. In 2011, Filmfare Awards South awarded her the Best Actress (Tamil). In the same year, she also won the Best Actress award from the Vijay Awards, Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards and the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards’ Special Prize.
- In 2011-12, Anjali won Best Actress (Tamil) for Engaeyum Eppothum at the Vikatan Cinema Awards, V4 Entertainment Awards and Filmfare Awards South.
- In 2013, Anjali received the Special Jury Award for Best Actress for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu.
- In 2014, she won Best Actress for Geethanjali. Later, at the Filmfare Awards South 2024, she won Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) for Gangs of Godavari.
Anjali Controversies
Anjali has been a part of controversies regarding her personal life.
- In April 2013, Anjali made public allegations that her step-mother Bharathi Devi and Tamil director Mu. Kalanjiyam were harassing her. She also alleged that her money and savings had been taken.
- Around the same time, it is known that Anjali was not traceable for several days after the allegations became public, and police were involved in checking her whereabouts.
Anjali Net Worth
It is known that Anjali’s net worth is approx ₹25 crore, and she charges ₹1–₹2 crore per film per movie.
| Net Worth (Approx.) | ₹25 crore |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹1–₹2 crore per film per movie |
Anjali Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
The following are Anjali’s physical appearances
| Height | In centimetres: 158 cm In meters: 1.58 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 52 kg In lbs: 115 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 34-26-35 |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
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Interesting Facts About Anjali
- In 2002, she was signed by director Kalanjiyam for a film titled Sathamintri Muthamidu under the screen name Sundhari, but the film did not get made.
- The same director also began two other films with her, Valiba Desam and En Kanavu Thaanadi, and these projects also did not get made.
- She was noticed during a modelling assignment by director Siva Nageswara Rao, who offered her the lead role in the Telugu thriller Photo (2006).
- For Angadi Theru (2010), the makers shot in real locations on Ranganathan Street, T Nagar, Chennai. Anjali wore a textile shop uniform and acted like a real staff member while filming with hidden cameras.
FAQs
What is Anjali’s real name?
Her full name is Anjali Balatripurasundari.
How old is Anjali?
Anjali was born on 16 June 1986 in Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is 39 years old.
What was Anjali’s first film?
Her film debut was Photo (2006).
Which film is known as her breakthrough in Tamil?
Kattradhu Thamizh (2007) is widely linked with her early recognition in Tamil cinema.
Is Anjali married?
Anjali is currently single.
Did Anjali win a Nandi Award?
Anjali received a Special Jury Award for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) and Best Actress forGeethanjali (2014).
