People always remember the lead actor and actress of the movies. But some villains and comedians have also won people’s hearts by their actions so that they are well recognized by movie fans now. And people love their acting. This article is about one such actor in the Tollywood industry.

Many people who are fans of Tamil movies may know the actor Anandaraj. He has appeared in over 200 films in different languages. He works mainly in Tamil films. Bollywood fans may recognize him from the movie Action Jackson in which he played the role of Xavier. He usually works as a villain and comedian in movies.

So this article is all about Anandaraj. Read through the article completely to know about him – his early life, career start, movies, and net worth in detail.

Biography of Anandaraj

Anandarajis a well-known Indian actor who works in different film industries including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. He acted like a villain and comedian in many Tamil films and has appeared in over 200 films.

He was born on 15th May 1959 in Pondicherry, Puducherry, India. He is 62 years old as of 2021.

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Early Life and Family

There is not much information about the Anandaraj family. His father was a businessman. He is the second son in the family of eight. After schooling, his father wanted him to be a police officer. He wanted to try something different as he was interested in films. He was lucky enough that his family supported his dreams. He joined M.G.R Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai where he did a course and their Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar was his classmate.

Anandaraj is married and has a daughter and a son. Anandaraj wife name is not known.

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Acting Career

He firstly got a role in the movie ‘Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam’ in 1988. After that, he got roles in many films which include Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films.

Anandaraj Movies

En Thangachi Padichava (1988), Senthoora Poove (1988), Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1988), Kalicharan (1988), Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1989), Two Town Rowdy (1989), Prananiki Pranam (1990), Iddaru Iddare (1990), Sathruvu (1991), Maanagara Kaaval (1991), Bharathan (1992), Rajadurai (1993), En Rajangam (1994), Pedarayudu (1995), Andha Naal (1996), Suryavamsam (1997), Simmarasi (1998), Malabar Police (1999), Krodham 2 (2000), Narasimha (2001), Sena (2003), Engal Anna (2004), Iyer IPs (2005), Pokkiri (2007), Adhineta (2009), Doubles (2011), Action Jackson (2014), NaanumRowdydhaan (2015), Bruce Lee (2017), Johnny (2018), Jackpot (2019), Bigil (2019), Biskoth (2020), Vanakkam Da Mappilei (2021) and many more.

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Awards and Achievements

For the movie Suryavamsam in 1997, he received two awards- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain and Cinema Express Award for Best Villain. For the movie Simmarasi in 1998, he received the Dinakaran Cinema Award for Best Villain Actor. In 2019, for the movie Jackpot, he won Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian.

Politics

Anandaraj is a devotee of Jayalalithaa and has joined ADMK under her leadership. He supported BJP and in 2014, he said that he will personally vote for the party. But after Jayalalithaa’s death, he quitted ADMK.

Anandaraj wife

not known

Anandaraj Instagram

People ask for Anandaraj Instagram id but he is not on Instagram. But you can find his hashtags like #anandraj when you can see his pictures and work or acting-related videos.

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Anandaraj Net Worth

He is an actor who mainly appears as a comedian or villain in the movies. But he is very well known to movie fans. Anandaraj net worth is estimated to be $1-$5 million as of 2021.

Anandaraj Height, Weight, Age, More….

Full Name – anandaraj

Occupation – Actor, Politician.

Gender – Male

Date of Birth – 10 November 1964

Birth Place – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Residence – Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Education – MGR Government Film and Television Institute

Nationality – India

Religion – Hinduism

Food Diet – Non-Vegetarian

Hobbies – Reading Books, Listening Music and Traveling

Hometown – Pondicherry, India

Married – Yes