# Anand Babu

Anand Babu is an Indian actor who was known for his works in Tamil films. He is the son of comedy actor Nagesh.

## Career

He first entered the film industry with Tamil films and also played leading roles in Telugu as well as supporting roles. He is also well known for his best dancing abilities. Anand's acting debut was in the Tamil film Thangaikkor Geetham in 1983 directed by T. Rajendar.
He appeared in many films in the early 1990s. Despite his solid beginning in film industry, he has faced a steady decline. He has also acted in some Tamil TV serials.
After long back, he appeared in Aadhavan (2009) directed by K. S. Ravikumar.
Anand Babu appears on the big screen after a long time in Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018).

## Personal life

He attended School at Campion Anglo Indian School Trichy and graduated at Loyola college of arts and science Chennai. Anand married Shanthi on 8 December 1985. The couple has three sons and a daughter. Their second son Gajesh is an actor in the Tamil film industry. Their eldest son, Bijesh is an actor.

## Filmography
### Tamil films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | Babu | |
| 1984 | Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Babu | |
| 1984 | Nyayam Ketkiren | Anand | |
| 1984 | Kadamai | Anu | |
| 1985 | Bandham | Raja | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Babu | |
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Anand | |
| 1985 | Ilamai | Anand | |
| 1985 | Viswanathan Velai Venum | Kumar | |
| 1985 | Vetrikani | Raja | |
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Rathnam | |
| 1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | Anand Babu | |
| 1986 | Maaveeran | Dancer | |
| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu | Rajesh | |
| 1988 | Veedu Manaivi Makkal | Anand | |
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | Kishore | |
| 1989 | Thaaya Thaarama | Ramesh | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veettin Kangal | Prakash | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Michael | |
| 1990 | Seetha Geetha | Raja | |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Babu | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Babu | |
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Jana (Janardan) | |
| 1990 | Engal Swamy Ayyappan | Swamy | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Sigaram | Krishna | |
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Chandran | |
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | Mahadevan | |
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | Babu | |
| 1991 | Idhaya Oonjal | Babu | |
| 1991 | Anbu Sangili | Vinoth | |
| 1991 | Onnum Theriyatha Pappa | Ramesh | |
| 1991 | Eashwari | Muthu | |
| 1991 | En Aasai Rasathi | Muthan | |
| 1991 | Thayamma | Anand | |
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | Krishnan, Anand | |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Deepak | |
| 1992 | Kaavalukku Kannillai | Babu | |
| 1993 | En Idhaya Rani | Raja | |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | Mani | |
| 1993 | Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam | Viswanath | |
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivelu | Raja Manickam | |
| 1994 | Pattukottai Periyappa | Pichumani | |
| 1994 | Manirathnam | Mani | |
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Muthuvel | |
| 1997 | Roja Malare | Anbu | |
| 1998 | Kondattam | Siva | |
| 1998 | Santhosham | Karthik | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Chozhan | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Priya's brother | |
| 2009 | Oliyum Oliyum | Ramu's elder brother | |
| 2009 | Madurai Sambavam | Henchman | |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Tharani | |
| 2012 | Etho Seithai Ennai | Veeru | |
| 2014 | Jamaai | Guru | |
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Sindhuja's father | |
| 2023 | Kodai | Pavithra's father | |
| 2023 | Pallu Padama Paathukka | Rohit Sharma | |

### Other language films

| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 1986 | Bhale Mitrulu | Anand | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Illu Illalu Pillalu | Anand | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Paila Pacheesu | Ashok | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Avalariyathe | Anand | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Srisaila Bhramarambika Kataksham | Raja | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Chevalier Michael | Freddy | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | | Telugu | |
| 1993 | Inspector Ashwini | Babu | Telugu | |
| 1994 | Kishkindha Kanda | Dora | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Speed Dancer | | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re | Vishu's father | Hindi | Dubbed in Tamil as Galatta Kalyanam |

## Television

| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel |
| 1997–2001 | Andam | Kalyan | Telugu | ETV |
| 2000–2002 | Soolam | Babu | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2000–2001 | Take it easy Vazhkai | Vijayaraghavan or Anand Babu | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2001–2004 | Bumperkuzhgal | Tamil Arasan | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2002 | Kula Vilakku | | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2004–2006 | Manaivi | Varadha Raj | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2006–2007 | Kasthuri | Krishnan | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017–2020 | Mouna Ragam | Viswanathan | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2021–2024 | Muthazhagu | Veeramuthu | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2022–2023 | Mouna Raagam 2 | Viswanathan | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2023–2024 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Dayalan | Tamil | Star Vijay |