Anu Krishna
Anu Krishna is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Anu Krishna began their career in 2012. With 30 credits to their name, Anu Krishna remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Anu Krishna is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
Biography
Anu Krishna is an Indian actress working in Tamil cinema, best known for her lead role in the 2016 film Ilami, where she played a tribal villager in a story centered on jallikattu. She made her debut as a child actress appearing in Bapu's Mahabhagavatham television series and the Vijay-starrer Friends (2001), before returning to the screen as an adult in Kaththi (2014), directed by AR Murugadoss. Her performance in Ilami was noted by Hindustan Times as "expressively engaging," showcasing her ability to carry a lead role in a socially themed rural drama. She subsequently appeared in the 2018 heist comedy Inba Twinkle Lilly (also known as Itly).
Career Milestones
Child actress debut in television
Early film appearance as Vijay's sister
Breakthrough role in major commercial film as Vijay's sister
Lead role as tribal villager in period jallikattu drama
View film →Supporting role in heist comedy
Iconic Roles
Ilami
Title role as a tribal villager; daughter of a village chief who falls in love with a man from a rival village. Critics noted she was aptly cast and gave an expressively engaging performance.
Anu Krishna by the Numbers
If you watched every Anu Krishna film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 11 hours.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
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News & Stories
Actress Anu Krishna Latest stills
22/4/2016
Legacy & Influence
Anu Krishna is a Tamil film actress whose early career is defined by her debut in the 2016 film 'Ilami', where she played the titular role. The film, a rural drama, marked her entry into the industry. She later appeared in the 2018 film 'Itly (Inba Twinkle Lilly)'. With a limited filmography in leading roles, her contribution to Indian cinema resides in her participation in niche Tamil productions during the late 2010s. Her career trajectory reflects that of many actors who enter the industry through specific, character-driven projects. Without a sustained string of major releases or publicly documented, significant industry awards, her impact remains within the context of these individual films. Her work represents the diverse range of performers who contribute to the regional cinema landscape, though a broader influence on film trends or techniques is not established from the available record.