Ananth worked as an assistant cinematographer for films and short films and met director
Alphonse Putharen through his work. He subsequently went on to feature in a cameo role in Putharen's first film
Neram (2013) as well as a series of short films titled
Enna Solla Pogirai,
Enna Solla Varenna and
Jai Jakkama, where Ananth starred as a protagonist. Ananth then portrayed the antagonist in
Amara Kaaviyam (2014), appearing as a school boy who vies for the attention of his friend's lover. Putharen cast him in
Premam (2015) as Arivazhagan, the cousin of
Sai Pallavi's character, while he was later seen as
Sasikumar's brother in
Vetrivel (2016). He made his lead debut with
July Kaatril (2019). He then starred in films such as
Thiruvalar Panjangam (2020),
Maara (2021) and
Thalaikkavasamum 4 Nanbargalum (2023). He was seen in
Sundar C's
Coffee with Kadhal (2022) and Jai Amar Singh's
College Road (2022). He was acted in lead role in suspense thriller
Aathmika (2023). He has appeared in thriller films such as
Athomugam (2024),
Siragan (2024) and
Light House (2024). He was cast with
Rajinikanth in
Vettaiyan (2024). ==Filmography==