Anjali (born in 11 September 1986)
is an Indian film actress and model, who predominantly appears in Tamil
films and Telugu films. Following a stint in modelling, she was
cast in starring roles in two low-profile Telugu productions, before gaining
attention with her critically acclaimed performance as Anandhi in Kattradhu
Thamizh (2007), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best
Female Debutante. In 2010 and 2011, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress
- Tamil for her performances in Angaadi
Theru and Engaeyum Eppothum respectively, subsequently
becoming recognized as one of the "finest young actors" in Tamil
cinema, and noted for mostly playing "performance-oriented roles".
