Anu Emmanuel is an Indian actress born on March 28, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is 30 years old.
Anu works mainly in Indian cinema, especially Telugu films. She has also acted in Tamil and Malayalam films.
She is an American-born Indian actress who received a Producers Guild Film Award in 2016 for the movie Majnu, after Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Quick Facts of Anu Emmanuel
| Full Name | Anu Emmanuel |
| Profession | Actress |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Date of Birth | 28 March 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Current Address | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Gender | Female |
Anu Emmanuel Early Life and Education
Emmanuel completed high school in Garland, Texas.
Later, she graduated from Lakeview Centennial High School in 2015.
Anu also started a degree in psychology, but she left it after about a year and moved to India to focus on acting.
| School | Lakeview Centennial High School |
| Alma Mater | Yet to be updated |
| Highest Qualification | Psychology degree |
Anu Emmanuel Personal Life
Anu Emmanuel is currently single. However, she has been part of dating rumours.
At first, Emmanuel was rumored to be dating Raj Tarun in 2016.
In 2021, she was rumored to be dating Tamil Director A.M. Jyoti.
Then, in the same year, she was linked to actor Allu Sirish due to their collaboration in Prema Kadanta.
Family
Anu Emmanuel’s father is Thankachan Emmanuel, a Malayalam film producer, whereas her mother, Nimmy Emmanuel, is a homemaker.
Her sister is Allen Emmanuel. Anu is a cousin of Reba Monica John, who is an Indian actress and model.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Rumored Boyfriends | Raj Tarun, A.M. Jyoti, Allu Sirish |
| Parents | Father: Thankachan Emmanuel Mother: Nimmy Emmanuel |
| Siblings | Sister: Allen Emmanuel |
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Anu Emmanuel Career
Anu Emmanuel started acting as a child artist in the Malayalam film Swapna Sanchari (2011).
She returned to films as a lead actress with the Malayalam movie Action Hero Biju (2016).
In the same year, Emmanuel made her Telugu debut with Majnu, where she acted alongside Nani.
In 2017, she entered Tamil cinema with Thupparivaalan. The film starred Vishal, and Anu played a supporting role.
Anu later acted in Telugu films like Agnyaathavaasi with Pawan Kalyan and Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India with Allu Arjun.
Emmanuel also appeared in Shailaja Reddy Alludu with Naga Chaitanya and Ramya Krishna.
In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film Namma Veettu Pillai, which starred Sivakarthikeyan and Aishwarya Rajesh.
More recently, she acted in Alludu Adhurs (2021) with Bellamkonda Sreenivas.
In the same year, she starred in Maha Samudram with Sharwanand.
In 2022, Anu was cast in Urvasivo Rakshasivo (2022) with Allu Sirish.
In 2023, actress Anu Emmanuel appeared in two major South Indian films. She was cast in the Telugu psychological thriller Ravanasura, alongside Ravi Teja, and the Tamil action-comedy Japan alongside Karthi.
In 2025, Anu Emmanuel stars in the Telugu romantic drama The Girlfriend, which was released on November 7. Anu was co-starring with Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty.
Her upcoming film projects
Anu Emmanuel is set to play a lead role in the Telugu thriller Boomerang alongside famous actor Shiva Kandukuri. It is known that the film was shot in London and was in production.
A sequel to Action Hero Biju titled Action Hero Biju 2. She is cast with Nivin Pauly and Joju George. It is known that a legal dispute is connected to the project.
Anu Emmanuel Awards and Achievements
Anu is a recipient of a Producers Guild Film Award in 2016 for the movie Majnu.
Anu Emmanuel Controversies
Anu Emmanuel has faced minor controversies despite her trying to stay away from them.
- Misquoted interview issue (2016): In June 2016, it was known that Anu Emmanuel’s statements linked to her interview in the Malayalam magazine Star & Style were published in the wrong way.
- On-Set Dispute (Thupparivaalan) (2020): It is known that Director Mysskin was furious with Anu for allegedly disrespecting co-star Andrea Jeremiah during the shooting of Thupparivaalan.
Anu Emmanuel Net Worth
Anu Emmanuel’s net worth is approximately $4 million. Her salary ranges from ₹35 lakhs-₹75 lakhs per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $4 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹35 lakhs-₹75 lakhs per movie |
Anu Emmanuel Height, Weight, and Physical States
The following are Anu’s physical appearances:
| Height | In centimetres: 159 cm In meters: 1.59 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 50 kg In lbs: 110 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 32-28-34 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
Anu Emmanuel Instagram, X, Facebook
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| X |  @ItsAnuEmmanuel |
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Interesting Facts about Anu Emmanuel
- In Geetha Govindam (2018), she appeared as “Girl in Bus Stop” (special appearance).
- Anu started her career as a model and did a lot of TV commercials.
FAQs
Who is Anu Emmanuel?
Anu Emmanuel is an American-born Indian actress who mainly works in Telugu films, and also in Tamil and Malayalam films.
How old is Anu Emmanuel?
Anu was born on March 28, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is 29 years old.
Where did Anu Emmanuel grow up and study?
Anu Emmanuel was raised in Garland, Texas. She graduated from Lakeview Centennial High School in 2015.
What was Anu Emmanuel’s first film?
Emmanuel appeared as a child artist in the Malayalam film Swapna Sanchari (2011).
What was Anu Emmanuel’s first film as a lead actress?
Anu Emmanuel’s lead debut was the Malayalam film Action Hero Biju (2016), with Nivin Pauly.
Which film marked Anu Emmanuel’s Telugu debut?
Her Tamil debut was Thupparivaalan (2017), starring Vishal.
Who is Anu Emmanuel’s father?
Anu Emmanuel’s father is Thankachan Emmanuel, a Malayalam film producer.
What are Anu Emmanuel’s upcoming film projects?
One upcoming project is the Telugu film Boomerang, in which Anu Emmanuel plays a role.
