Happy Birthday Anu Sithara: Here are 5 lesser-known facts about the actress

Anu Sithara is a popular actress from M-town, who marked her entry in showbiz with 'Pottas Bomb' and went on to win many hearts with her performances. As she turns a year older today, we are here to reveal some interesting trivia about her personal and professional life. From stepping into showbiz post marriage to romancing A-list actors of M-Town, here are some lesser-known facts of the diva.

Yes, you read it right. Even though the beauty has featured in more than 20 films, romancing a variety of actors, from Kunchacko Boban to Tovino Thomas, Anu is all of 24 years only! The actress entered the film industry at a young age, debuting with Suresh Achoos directed 'Pottas Bomb' in 2013.

Anu Sithara's full name is Anu Sithara Pulivetti Salam, with Pulivetti being her family name and Abdul Salam being her father's name. The actress received great support from her father and Anu once revealed how her dad inspired her to act in movies. Anu’s father was a theatre actor and working in films was his dream, which he inspired Anu to fulfill.

When several actors delay their wedding for a career in films, here’s Anu Sithara, who entered the industry after marrying her longtime love, Vishnu. Since they were related, Anu and Vishnu were in a relationship for three years. From constantly supporting Anu to accompanying her on the sets, Vishnu and Anu Sithara's love story is nothing less than a fairy tale.

Dance paved the way for Anu in showbiz. Fans have already witnessed Anu Sithara's graceful dance in 'Ramante Edanthottam' and she was able to perform effortlessly because she is a professionally trained dancer. Anu learned classical dance from Kerala Kalamandalam and even runs a dance school.

A huge fan of Mammootty, Anu Sithara received a special birthday present from the South superstar. On her birthday in 2017, director Sethu asked Anu to call Mammootty. As instructed, the actress spoke to Mammootty over the phone, when the actor revealed that she had been cast alongside him in the movie, 'Oru Kuttanadan Blog'. It was indeed a dream come true moment for Anu.