Anju Kurian is an Indian actress and model who was born on August 9, 1993, in Kottayam, Kerala, India. She belongs to the Malayali ethnic community and holds Indian nationality. Raised in Kerala, Anju developed an interest in creativity, arts, and design from an early age. She later pursued Architecture, which remains one of the notable aspects of her educational background. Malayalam is her native language, and she is also fluent in English and Tamil due to her professional career across regional film industries. Her faith plays an important role in her life, and she often reflects her values through her social media presence. On Instagram, she is active under the username @anjutk10 and has over 2.9M+ followers. Her profile highlights her interests in fitness, travel, creativity, and architecture while offering followers a glimpse into her professional and personal journey. She often describes herself as an ambivert and proudly embraces a healthy lifestyle as a teetotaller.
Anju began her acting journey with a supporting role in the bilingual Malayalam-Tamil film Neram (2013), directed by Alphonse Puthren. She followed this with a supporting role in the popular Malayalam film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) and later appeared in Masala Republic. Her breakthrough came through the blockbuster film Premam (2015), where she portrayed Anju and gained wider recognition among audiences. In 2016, she made her debut as a lead actress in Kavi Uddheshichathu..?, playing Jasmine. She later expanded her career into Tamil cinema with Chennai 2 Singapore (2017) and strengthened her reputation through notable performances in Njan Prakashan (2018), Idam Jagath (2018), July Kaatril (2019), Igloo (2019), Jeem Boom Bhaa (2019), Shibu (2019), Jack & Daniel (2019), Meppadiyan (2022), Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022), Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum (2023), and Abraham Ozler (2024). Beyond feature films, Anju has appeared in several short films, musical productions, and music videos including Paper Boat, Tag, Neeye Neeye, Glassmates – Kadhalikuren, Naan Seidha Kurumbu, Thandora, and Vaadi Vaadi. In 2022, she was honored with the InfluencEX Kerala Face of the Year Award, recognizing her growing impact both on-screen and across digital platforms.
In her personal life, Anju Kurian enjoys traveling, fitness activities, creative projects, and spending time exploring new experiences. Her social media showcases a balance between professional achievements and everyday moments, helping her connect authentically with her audience. She frequently shares travel diaries, fitness routines, fashion content, and inspirational thoughts with her followers. While she prefers to keep details about her relationships private, her public image reflects positivity, discipline, and a commitment to personal growth. As she continues to explore opportunities in cinema, digital media, and creative ventures, Anju remains one of the most recognized young actresses from Kerala with a steadily expanding fan base.