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Born:
- Birthday: 1999-08-07
- Born Place: Nayarambalam, Kochi, Kerala, India
Anna Ben
Anna Ben (born 7 August 1999, Kochi, Kerala) is a celebrated Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Malayalam cinema, branching into Tamil and Telugu films . Daughter of noted screenwriter Benny P. Nayarambalam, she studied at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and later earned a degree in fashion and apparel design from St. Teresa’s College, Kochi. She began her cinematic journey in 2019, debuting as Babymol in the critically acclaimed Kumbalangi Nights, securing her place as a rising talent . That same year, she delivered the gripping, raw performance in Helen, a survival thriller which won her a Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Mention). In 2020, she continued her streak of excellence with Kappela, earning the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. Anna embraces versatile roles—Sara’s (2021), Night Drive (2022), and Naaradan (2022)—underscoring her eagerness to explore diverse narratives and step beyond her comfort zone . As of 2024, she debuted in Telugu and Tamil projects, appearing as Kyra in the pan-India sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD and taking a lead role in the Tamil film Kottukkaali. Known for her naturalistic, emotionally nuanced screen presence, Anna has been praised for making intense dramatic moments feel authentic and relatable . She has expressed a clear intent to avoid “playing safe,” embracing challenging characters and creative risks early in her career.
