Anaswara Rajan is the brightest and fast-changing South Indian cinema heroine. As a child artiste in Malayalam films, she has also played extremely well in shifting to lead roles. With her understated acting, gentle screen presence, and confidence, Anaswara has always left her mark in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.
Age and Early Life
Anaswara Rajan was born on 8th January 2002 in Karivellur, a small village in the district of Kannur in Kerala. She is 23 years old as of 2025. She hails from a normal middle-class Malayali family with no background in films and hence an inspiration and a natural talent entering the world of cinema.
Anaswara’s parents are Rajan, a photographer, and Usha Rajan, a homemaker. Anaswara is extremely attached to her family and is also known to give credit to her family for her success. She has no brothers or sisters and is the only child of her parents and does not have a sister, despite some fake internet news. Anaswara regularly shares moments with her parents on social media, indicating how down-to-earth she is brought up and the extent of influence by her family.
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Career and Films
Anaswara started her career as a child artist in “Udaharanam Sujatha” (2017) with Manju Warrier. Her performance was much appreciated, and she used to be a regular face that could be seen in Malayali homes.
Her first big break was in the 2019 movie “Thanneermathan Dinangal,” where she acted in the lead role of Keerthy alongside Mathew Thomas. The movie was a blockbuster with the youth and turned her overnight sensation.
Anaswara has been working in various movies ever since, in various languages:
- Malayalam: Vaanku (2021), Super Sharanya (2022), Pranaya Vilasam (2023)
- Tamil: Raangi (2023), Mike (2024)
- Telugu: She debuted in 2024 and is reported to be playing a lead role in a romantic thriller, which is coming out in 2025.
She will also be seen in a pan-India female-oriented film in 2025 under a highly popular South Indian banner that represents the next chapter of her career advancement.
Anaswara Rajan got engulfed in a controversy in 2020 when she posted a photo wearing shorts on her Instagram account, which created a controversy online. But she set the issue right with a smile and asserted a woman’s right to dress herself. Her appropriate reply was also welcomed and redirected the issue online into internet trolling and women’s liberation. The controversy also gave her a boost in popularity, as people rallied around her along with other celebrities.
Since then, she has been vocal in promoting body positivity, woman empowerment, and cyber bullying, making her a good youth icon.
Anaswara Rajan is approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm) tall and weighs approximately 50 kg. She looks very beautiful and young with black eyes and long black hair. Her smooth skin and natural smile make her an added asset to the screen, and hence she is the most endearing to photographers and directors as well.
She prefers to wear simple and elegant clothing and is generally dressed in Kerala-style traditional sarees and also contemporary attire, as per social occasions.
Photos and Social Media Presence
Anaswara is extremely active on Instagram (@anaswara.rajan), uploading information about her film locations, vacation selfies, brand photo shoots, and photos from everyday life. Her offbeat pictures, behind-the-scenes vignettes, and occasional reels with co-stars have earned her an instant fan base of over 4 million fans until 2025.
She has also appeared on numerous magazine covers and advert commercials and is now one of the leading choice names for fashion and beauty goods.
Legacy and Future
As of 2025, Anaswara Rajan is one of the safest options in the new era South Indian actresses. With playing diverse roles, including teen romance, emotional drama, and thriller, she continues to push herself and evolve.
Her transformation from Kerala’s small town girl to one of a national youth icon is inspiring and empowering. Visionary and maturity way beyond her years, Anaswara is not just making a career in cinema, but also emerging as a voice for her generation.
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