Anjali (actress)

Anjali (born 16 June 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. Anjali is recognised as one of the finest actresses in Tamil cinema, known for her "performance-oriented roles". She is a recipient of several accolades including four Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards.

Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two Telugu productions; she debuted in the thriller Photo (2006). Her breakthrough film was again a thriller, Kattradhu Thamizh (2007). She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil two times consecutively, for her performance in Angadi Theru (2010) and Engaeyum Eppothum (2011), and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the former. Her success in Telugu cinema continued during 2013–2014 with the films Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Balupu, Masala, Geethanjali and Dictator. She has received Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the horror-comedy Geethanjali (2014).