Anaswara Rajan (born 8 September 2002) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Malayalam films alongside Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted as a child artist in Udaharanam Sujatha (2017). Anaswara achieved success following her portrayal of a college student in Super Sharanya (2022) and a blind sculptor in Neru (2023). The latter won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam and became her breakthrough. She later appeared in the box office successes such as Abraham Ozler (2024), Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024), Rekhachithram (2025), and With Love (2026).
Early life Anaswara was born on 8 September 2002 to Rajan and Usha, natives of Karivellur, near Payyanur in Kannur district. She was educated at St. Mary's Girls' High School in Payyanur.
Career Anaswara made her film acting debut with Udaharanam Sujatha (2017), as Athira, the rebellious daughter of Sujatha, played by Manju Warrier. Anaswara played her first leading role in the film Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019). The film, set against the backdrop of a high school that had a heartwarming tale of love, misunderstanding and the struggles of growing up. The film turned out to be a sleeper hit, with Anaswara subsequently gaining fame in the industry. She played a dual role in Adhyarathri (2019) as a daughter and mother.
In 2022, Anaswara played the titular role of an engineering student in Super Sharanya, which emerged a commercial success. Cris of The News Minute stated that she played Sharanya "wonderfully". That year, she made her Tamil debut with the Trisha starrer Raangi.
Anaswara started 2023 with the Tamil film Thugs, alongside Hridhu Haroon. It was an official remake of the Malayalam film Swathanthryam Ardharathriyil. She then made her Hindi film debut with Yaariyan 2, opposite Meezaan Jafri. A critic from Bollywood Hungama wrote, "Anaswara is lovely but goes over the top in emotional scenes." In the same year, Anaswara played a blind sculptor in Neru, starring Mohanlal. Her performance in the film was well acclaimed and regarded as her career best. Janani K of India Today noted, "As Sara, Anaswara exhibits strength, resilience, trauma and skill with the utmost perfection." The film emerged as the eleventh highest grossing Malayalam film of all time.
In 2024, she starred in Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nikhila Vimal and Basil Joseph. The film went on to become one of the highest grossing films of 2024 in Kerala.
She began 2025 by essaying the titular role in Rekhachithram which emerged as the first Malayalam blockbuster of the year. Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express wrote "The film's emotional core lies in exploring the life of the victim, played beautifully by Anaswara Rajan, who exudes an old-world charm.
She made her Telugu debut with Champion (2025) co-starring Roshan Meka. In 2026, she appeared in the Tamil romantic comedy film, With Love.
Filmography
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref. 2017 Udaharanam Sujatha Athira Krishnan Malayalam Debut film 2019 Evidey Shahana Thanneer Mathan Dinangal Keerthy My Santa Adult Isa Elizabeth Jacob Cameo appearance Adhyarathri Aswathy Ramachandran / Shalini Ramachandran Dual role 2021 Vaanku Rasiya 2022 Super Sharanya Sharanya Vasudevan Aviyal Ammukutty Mike Mike / Sara Thomas Visudha Mejo Maria Cameo appearance Raangi Sushmitha Tamil 2023 Thugs Kayal Sivakumar Yaariyan 2 RJ Ikrooh "Rooh" Awasthi Hindi Pranaya Vilasam Young Anusree Malayalam Padmini Monisha Cameo appearance Neru Sara Mohammed 2024 Abraham Ozler Suja Jayadev Malayalee from India Krishna Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Anjali Sudevan 2025 Rekhachithram Rekha Pathrose Ennu Swantham Punyalan Meera Painkili Sheeba Baby Mr & Mrs Bachelor Stephy Immanuel / Anna Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal Anjali ChampionTallapudi ChandrakalaTelugu 2026 With Love MonishaTamil Lucky the Superstar Keerthi Released on JioHotstar Malayalam Completed KeerthiTelugu 2027 Kadhir's WifeTamilTeluguFilmingSirishaTeluguAmmulu Paapa
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2022 11th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Super Sharanya 2024 Vanitha Film Awards Most Popular Actress Neru 69th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Supporting Actress – Malayalam Pranaya Vilasam 12th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Malayalam Neru IIFA Utsavam Best Actress – Malayalam
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