Poornima Anand (Actress) Wiki, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography & More
Poornima Anand is an Indian actress who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil film industries. She is known for her supporting roles in movies like Chinthamani Kolacase, Sethurama Iyer CBI, Yes Your Honour, and Lokha Samastha. She is also an entrepreneur who runs a restaurant with her husband Anand, who is also an actor.
Early Life and Education
Poornima was born in 1980 in Thiruvalla, Kerala. She belongs to a middle-class family. Her parents were interior designers. She has a younger sister who is married and settled in the US. Poornima completed her schooling at Shrishti Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. She did not pursue higher education as she had been interested in acting since her childhood.
Poornima Anand Wiki/Bio
| Name | Poornima Anand |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 21 February 1978 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 45 years |
| Birth Place | Thiruvalla, Kerala |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Nair |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Anand (Actor) |
| Children | Aryan (Son) |
| Debut Film | Olympiyan Anthony Adam (1999) |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Baking, Reading, Watching Movies |
| Social Media Accounts | Instagram: @poornima_anandh |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Career
Poornima made her acting debut in 1999 with the Malayalam movie Olympian Anthony Adam, starring Mohanlal and Meena. She played the role of Alice George, a college student who falls in love with Anthony (Mohanlal). The movie was a commercial success and Poornima received positive reviews for her performance.
She then appeared in several Malayalam movies, mostly in supporting roles. Some of her notable movies are Sasneham Sumithra, Chathikkatha Chanthu, Aparichithan, Manjupoloru Penkutti, Bus Conductor, Makalkku, and Goal. She also acted in a few Tamil movies, such as Dravidan and Udayam.
One of her most acclaimed roles was in the 2006 movie Chinthamani Kolacase, directed by Shaji Kailas. She played the role of Volga Madassery, a lawyer who assists Bharath Patteri (Suresh Gopi), a criminal lawyer who takes up the case of a serial killer. Poornima’s performance was praised by critics and audiences alike. She also received a nomination for the Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role.
She also acted in the 2004 movie Sethurama Iyer CBI, the third installment of the CBI series, starring Mammootty as the titular character. She played the role of a journalist who helps Sethurama Iyer in solving a murder mystery. The movie was a blockbuster hit and was well-received by critics.
Another notable movie of her career was Yes Your Honour, directed by V.M. Vinu. She played the role of a lawyer who defends a young man accused of rape. The movie was a courtroom drama that dealt with the issue of false rape allegations. The movie was a hit and Poornima’s performance was appreciated.
Her last movie was Lokha Samastha, released in 2015. She played the role of Rakhi, the wife of a politician who gets involved in a scam. The movie was a political thriller that exposed the corruption and nepotism in the system. The movie was a flop and Poornima decided to take a break from acting.
Physical Appearance
According to the web search results, Poornima Anand’s height, weight, and physical appearance are not explicitly mentioned in any reliable source. However, based on her photos and videos, we can estimate that she is around 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 65 kg. She has a fair complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. She has a slim and fit body and likes to dress in both traditional and Western outfits. She also wears minimal makeup and accessories.
Controversies
Anand was involved in a controversy in 2015 when she filed a police complaint against a man named Suresh, who allegedly harassed and threatened her over the phone. She claimed that he was a stalker who had been following her for a long time and demanded money from her. She also alleged that he had hacked her email and social media accounts and posted obscene messages and pictures. The police arrested Suresh and booked him under various charges.
Personal Life and Business
Poornima married Anand, an actor, in 2009. They met on the sets of a Tamil short film and fell in love. Anand has acted in a few Tamil movies, such as Dada, Ashoka Chakravarthy, and Hai. He was also involved in a drunk driving hit-and-run case in 2000, where he hit a police officer who later died. He faced a murder charge and was acquitted in 2008.
Poornima and Anand are also entrepreneurs who run a restaurant called Zenzerro in Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram. They started this restaurant in 2013, after closing their previous café in Chennai called Ann and Amm. Poornima loves to bake bread and desserts and is in charge of the bakery section of the restaurant. Anand handles the management and marketing of the restaurant. The restaurant serves continental, Chinese, and Indian cuisines and is popular among the locals.
Awards and Nominations
Poornima has received one nomination for her acting career. She was nominated for the Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006 for her role in Chinthamani Kolacase. She did not win the award, which went to Gopika for her role in Keerthi Chakra.
Trivia
- Anand is active on Instagram, where she posts pictures of her family, friends, and restaurant. She has over 10k followers on her account.
- Anand is a fan of Mohanlal and considers him as her mentor. She has acted with him in three movies: Olympian Anthony Adam, Bus Conductor, and Lokha Samastha.
- She is also fond of Suresh Gopi and has acted with him in two movies: Chinthamani Kolacase and Yes Your Honour.
- Poornima has also acted in a few web series, which she has released on her YouTube channel. Some of them are Selfie Kadhal, The Roommate, and In My Vaazhkai.
Poornima Anand is an Indian actress who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil film industries. She is known for her supporting roles in movies like Chinthamani Kolacase, Sethurama Iyer CBI, Yes Your Honour, and Lokha Samastha. She is also an entrepreneur who runs a restaurant with her husband Anand, who is also an actor.
She started her acting career in 1999 with the Malayalam movie Olympian Anthony Adam and has acted in several movies till 2015. She received one nomination for the Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006 for her role in Chinthamani Kolacase. She is active on Instagram and has a YouTube channel where she posts web series. She loves to bake bread and desserts and is a fan of Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi.
