Ananya

Ananya kicked off her Malayalam film journey with "Positive" back in 2008, but honestly, it was her first Tamil flick "Naadodigal" that really got people talking. That movie wasn’t just a hit—it went full-on blockbuster status, and folks couldn’t stop raving about her performance. She didn’t just blend into the background either; she came in strong, grabbed that attention, and made everyone take notice. Then came "Shikkar," where she starred with Mohanlal. Now, that’s a big deal in itself, but what really set things on fire was her role in the climax. Apparently, she pulled off some wild, intense scenes that had Mohanlal himself so impressed, he dubbed her the "VijayaShanthi" of Malayalam. That’s not a nickname you just get for nothing. Clearly, she left a mark. If we’re talking her biggest films, "Kandahar" tops the list. That one put her alongside some serious heavyweights—Mohanlal, Sunil Shetty, and even Amitabh Bachchan. Like, how often does that happen? It’s not just a Malayalam release either; the film went big, dropping in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi all at once. Pretty ambitious move. Ananya’s got this knack for landing roles that really show off her range, diving into action, drama—whatever’s thrown her way. She’s not just a one-film wonder; she’s all over the place, and you can tell she’s set on making sure no one forgets her name anytime soon.