C. L. Anandan


Anandan, born as C. L. Anandan, was a film actor and producer who was active in Tamil Cinema as well in Malayalam Cinema during the latter 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.
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Tamil

  1. Thandhai
  2. Thangamalai Ragasiyam
  3. Sengottai Singam
  4. Vijayapuri Veeran
  5. Kongunattu Thangam
  6. Veerathirumagan
  7. Neeya Naana?
  8. Sengamala Theevu
  9. Naagamalai Azhagi
  10. Kaattumaina
  11. Kubera Theevu
  12. Nanum Manidhandhaan
  13. Magaley Un Samathu
  14. Kalyana Mandapam
  15. Thayin Mel Aanai
  16. Maganey Kel
  17. Yaar Nee?
  18. Lorry Driver
  19. Thanipiravi
  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. 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. Oomai Vizhigal
  43. Elan Kandru
  44. Senthoora Poove...Ponni's father

    Malayalam

  45. Achan
  46. Kaattumaina
  47. Kaattumallika
  48. Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
  49. Prathikaram
  50. Kaadu
  51. Vanadevatha... Sathram Watcher

    Hindi

  52. Chori Chori