Anishma Anilkumar is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She made her acting debut in 2023 with the Malayalam film ‘Poovan’ and subsequently appeared in films such as ‘I Am Kathalan’, ‘Maranamass’, and ‘Sirai’. She gained significant recognition for her performances in Tamil films like ‘Sirai’ and ‘Youth’.
She also appeared in the web series ‘Secret Stories: Roslin’ (2026). Through her work in films and digital projects, Anishma is steadily building her career in the entertainment industry. Before entering the field of acting, she completed a degree in engineering.
Anishma Anilkumar Bio/Wiki
Anishma Anilkumar is an emerging star in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. She was born on June 27, 1999, in Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India. She is 27 years old (as of 2026). She completed her B.Tech degree at Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram in 2021. She had an interest in films and acting from childhood.
She made her debut in the Malayalam film industry with the movie ‘Poovan’ and gradually built her career by portraying diverse roles.
Anishma Anilkumar Personal Information
| Full Name | Anishma Anilkumar |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 27 June 1999 |
| Age | 27 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| College | Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Qualification | B.Tech |
| Height (approx.) | 5’5″ (165 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
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Anishma Anilkumar Debut
| Malayalam Film Debut | Poovan as Sini (2023) |
| Tamil Film Debut | Sirai as Kalaiyarasi (2025) |
| Web Series Debut | Secret Stories: Roslin as Adithi (2026) |
| Music Video Debut | Sigma Paiyan (2025) |
Anishma Anilkumar Family & Relationship
Anishma Anilkumar is the daughter of Anilkumar and Sumadevi. In an interview, she revealed that convincing her family to let her enter the film industry was not easy. She had to work hard to achieve her goal; after not being selected in her first audition for ‘Poovan’, she gave another audition.
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Anilkumar |
| Mother | Sumadevi |
| Siblings | Not Known |
Anishma Anilkumar Career
Anishma Anilkumar made her acting debut in 2023 with the Malayalam film ‘Poovan’, playing the character Sini. In an interview, she revealed that she was not selected during her initial audition but was later called back for a second one, which ultimately landed her the role.
In 2024, she appeared in ‘Thekku Vadakku’ and ‘I Am Kathalan’. Her portrayal of Shilpa in ‘I Am Kathalan’ brought her wider recognition. Later, she appeared as Jessy in ‘Maranamass’ (2025).
Anishma made her Tamil cinema debut in 2025 with the film ‘Sirai’, playing the character Kalaiyarasi. Her performance earned her recognition among Tamil audiences and won her the JFW Movie Award for Best Female Debut (Tamil). Subsequently, she featured in the music video ‘Sigma Paiyan’ alongside Asal Kolaar, released on the ‘Think Music’ YouTube channel.
In 2026, she appeared as Kanakavalli in the Tamil film ‘Youth’; her acting was highly acclaimed, and the film became the highest-grossing movie of her career.
Following this, she appeared as Muthuselvi in ‘Modha Rathiri’. The diverse roles she has portrayed reflect her growing experience in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema. She has also appeared in the Malayalam web series ‘Secret Stories: Roslin’.
Anishma Anilkumar Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| Upcoming | Mahakali | — |
| 2026 | Modha Rathri | Muthuselvi |
| 2026 | Youth | Kanagavalli |
| 2025 | Maranamass | Jessy |
| 2025 | Sirai | Kalaiyarasi |
| 2024 | I AM Kathalan | Shilpa |
| 2024 | Thekku Vadakku | Devukutty |
| 2023 | Poovan | Sini |
Anishma Anilkumar Web Series
| Year | Web Series | Role |
| 2026 | Secret Stories: Roslin | Adithi |
Anishma Anilkumar Awards
- In 2026, she won the JFW Movie Awards for Best Actress Debutante (Tamil) for the film ‘Sirai’.
Anishma Anilkumar Social Media Accounts
| @anishma_anilkumar |
Anishma Anilkumar Interesting Facts
- Anishma Anilkumar was born on June 27, 1999, to Anilkumar and Sumadevi in Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Before starting her career as an actress, Anishma completed a B.Tech degree.
- She was not selected in her first audition for ‘Poovan’, but she later secured the role through a re-audition.
- ‘Poovan’ (2023) was her debut film as an actress.
- She made her Tamil film debut with ‘Sirai’ (2025).
- She has worked in both Malayalam and Tamil films.
- Her role in ‘Youth’ (2026) was different from the emotionally demanding character she portrayed in ‘Sirai’.
- She is active on social media, particularly Instagram, where she has over 940K followers and regularly engages with her fans.
