C. L. Anandan


Anandan, was an Indian actor and producer who was active in Tamil cinema as well in Malayalam cinema during the second half of the 20th century. He was well known for his hero, supporting, and villain roles. In a career spanning close to three decades, he acted in about 60 films in Tamil and Malayalam, in which 25 films had him as hero. Anandan debuted in a supporting role in the Tamil movie Thandhai, and later he holds the heroic role in Vijayapuri Veeran. He made a move on the Malayalam film industry; Kaattumaina was his first Malayalam movie, which was also re-shot in Tamil. He appeared in a song sequence "Us Paar Saajan" as a fisherman dancer from the Hindi film Chori Chori.

Early life

Anandan was born in Salem, Tamil Nadu. His mother tongue is Tamil.

Personal life

Anandan married Lakshmi, The couple has four daughters and three sons. Anandan is the father of actresses Disco Shanti and Lalitha Kumari.

Film career

Initially, C. L. Anandan was doing supporting roles in many films. He was introduced by Citadel Films as the hero in their production Vijayapuri Veeran, released in the year 1960. He won the hearts of the cine-goers through his versatility, which he displayed in sword fighting and horse-riding. He reached heights through his film Veerathirumagan, released in the year 1962. The film catapulted him to the film industry's big league of happening stars. The film helped his heroine Sachu also climb the rungs of the success ladder. He owned his own production company known as "Aanandan Movies", where the movie Nanum Manidhandhaan was his first production. He was frequently paired with actress Rajasree in most of his films such as Magaley Un Samathu, Kubera Theevu, Sengamala Theevu and Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan.

Filmography

C. L. Anandan acted in about 60 films in Tamil and Malayalam.
This list is complete.

Tamil

  1. Thandhai
  2. Thangamalai Ragasiyam
  3. Sengottai Singam
  4. Vijayapuri Veeran
  5. Kongunattu Thangam
  6. Naagamalai Azhagi
  7. Veerathirumagan
  8. Neeya Naana?
  9. Sengamala Theevu
  10. Kubera Theevu
  11. Kaattumaina
  12. Nanum Manidhandhaan
  13. Magaley Un Samathu
  14. Kalyana Mandapam
  15. Maganey Kel
  16. Lorry Driver
  17. Yaar Nee?
  18. Thayin Mel Aanai
  19. Thanippiravi
  20. Ethirigal Jakkirathai
  21. Ninaivil Nindraval
  22. Moondrezhuthu
  23. Ponnu Mappillai
  24. Atthai Magal
  25. Naangu Killadigal
  26. Manasatchi
  27. CID Shankar
  28. Thulli Odum Pulliman
  29. Deivam Pesuma
  30. Neerum Neruppum
  31. Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan
  32. Jakkamma
  33. [Kaadu (1973 Malayalam language|Malayalam film)|Malai Naattu Mangai]
  34. Chittu Kuruvi
  35. Vallavan Varugiran
  36. Naan Potta Savaal
  37. Kanni Theevu
  38. Kodugal Illatha Kolam
  39. Thanikattu Raja
  40. Adutha Varisu
  41. Madurai Sooran
  42. Madras Vathiyar
  43. Oomai Vizhigal
  44. Elan Kandru
  45. Ketti Melam
  46. Senthoora Poove as Ponni's father

Malayalam

  1. Achan
  2. Kaattumaina
  3. Kaattumallika
  4. Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
  5. Prathikaram
  6. Kaadu
  7. Vanadevatha as Sathram Watcher

Hindi

  1. ''Chori Chori''