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Tinnu Anand

Tinnu Anand

Actor · Born October 12, 1945 (81) · Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India

Tinnu Anand is an Indian actor and director belonging to the Bollywood industry. His most famous directorial outings were Kaalia (1981), Shahenshah (1988), Main Azaad Hoon (1989) and Major Saab (1998). He then went on to perform roles in several movies such as Chhupa Rustam (2001), Paisa Vasool (2004), Bluffmaster! (2005), Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Ghajini (2008), Dabangg (2010), Rabba Main Kya Karoon (2013) Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013), Aisa Yeh Jahaan (2015) and Santa Banta Pvt Ltd (2016). His 2022 release includes Janhit Mein Jaari.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 12, 1945 (81)
From
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
39 on MovieCove · 135 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 17% in 30 days

What are Tinnu Anand's films like?

Across their 27 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 87th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 96th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 6th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
37%
Bonds
26%
Power
13%
Self
10%
Survival
7%
Society
4%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption6 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 27 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 8 · Dark 15

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 6

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 18

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 14 · Whiplash 10

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 18 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 16 · Relentless 5

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 19 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 18

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 7 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 8
Shapeshifter
2 of 8
Trickster
1 of 8
Ally
1 of 8
Mentor
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles
  • Shadowas Kunta in Chamatkar (1992)
  • Tricksteras Murad in In Custody (1994)
  • Shadowas Shakti Samaj Leader in Bombay (1995)
  • Shadowas Chandrakant Pandit in Monica (2011)
  • Shapeshifteras Dharam in Rakhtbeej (2012)
  • Allyas Jaffar Bhai in Club 60 (2013)
  • Mentoras Gaikwad alias 'Baba' in Salaar (2023)
  • Shapeshifteras Rajbir Lokhande in Lucky Baskhar (2024)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
21
Melancholic
14
Romantic
5
Dread
5
Absurd
4
Other
26

How their films linger

Bittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic7
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Tinnu Anand's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 30 of their 39 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tinnu Anand's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

135 credits, 39 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Peddi(2026)

    as Vishnukant Tiwari

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Chiraiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nanaji

  • Good Bad Ugly(2025)

    as Mastaan

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Crazxy(2025)

    as Gurudutt Prasad

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Dil Dosti Aur Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Counsellor

  • Lucky Baskhar(2024)

    as Rajveer Lokhande

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Merry Christmas(2024)

    as Yadhoom Uncle

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Salaar(2023)

    as Gaikwad "Baba"

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Hume Toh Loot Liya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Sita Ramam(2022)

    as Anand Mehta

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Janhit Mein Jaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dadaji

  • Call My Agent Bollywood(2021)

    Show 6 episodes · as Special Appearance

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Kaadan(2021)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Talking Head (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as (self)

  • Saaho(2019)

    as Prithvi Raj

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Jole Jongole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Santa Banta Pvt Ltd(2016)

    as Hanumanth

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Aisa Yeh Jahaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mr. Majid Khan

  • Unread (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Hasee Toh Phasee(2014)

    as Mukesh Adnani

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Club 60(2013)

    as Jaffar Bhai

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Sooper Se Ooper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Salim Bhai

  • Rabba Main Kya Karoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • The Unsound(2013)

    as Rai Singhani

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dabangg 2(2012)

    as Master · as Master (Special Appearance)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Rakhtbeej(2012)

    as Maya Singh

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Gosain Baganer Bhoot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Justice Dhiren Chatterjee

  • Zokkomon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Patiala House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mr. Bedi

  • Monica(2011)

    as Assem Ray

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Gorosthane Sabdhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Marcus Godwin

  • Dabangg(2010)

    as Masterji

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Hum Tum Aur Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Banker

  • Teen Patti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Billu

  • Porkkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Bhismaki

  • De Dana Dan(2009)

    as Himanshu Kakkar

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Phir Kabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ghajini(2008)

    as Satveer Kohl

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Heroes(2008)

    as Headmaster

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Ugly Aur Pagli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kuhu's Father

  • Migration (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Birju's Father

  • Mithya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kuku Tolani

  • Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Foster Father with Crooked Teeth

  • Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman(2007)

    as Rajshankar 'Rajjo' Sahay

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Journey Bombay to Goa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Bibhuti Bhushan Banopadhya

  • Salaam-E-Ishq(2007)

    as Babu

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Framed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Professor

  • Kachchi Sadak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Anurag Khanna

  • Jaane Hoga Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mr. Chopra

  • Yun Hota To Kya Hota (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dhiroobhai

  • Bluffmaster! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Parimal Bajaj

  • Kis Kis Ki Kismat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Aditya Sanganeria

  • Karma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 26 episodes · as Devdutt

  • Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Malhotra

  • Kel Hisoblashamiz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Anji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Veerendra Bhatia

  • Wrong Number (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Aarti's uncle

  • Chupke Se (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Haasil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mr. Karan Sharma

  • Tujhe Meri Kasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jewellery Shop Owner (Special Appearance)

  • Saathiya(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Annarth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Dayaal

  • Shararat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Lajja(2001)

    as Purshotam

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Ghaath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Vilas Rao

  • Karobaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ramlal

  • Gang(2000)

    as Nagoba

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Hadh Kar Di Aapne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Nyaydaata(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • China Gate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Capt. Bijon Dasgupta

  • Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Swami Param Dhoom Dhaam

  • Major Saab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director

  • Kabhi Na Kabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chabiley

  • Vinashak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Din Dayal Sharma

  • Miss 420 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Khan

  • Ek Phool Teen Kante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Daava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Madan Chamunda

  • Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhootha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ramu Kaka

  • Ghatak(1996)

    as Inspector Godbole

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Diljale(1996)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Bal Bramhachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Balakram

  • Masoom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Hawaldar Bhim Singh

  • Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Cobra

  • Army (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Pancham

  • Kaalapani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Papi Gudia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Trimurti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Himmat Singh

  • Ram Jaane(1995)

    as Sameer Sanwla

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Tinu

  • Zamaana Deewana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Sundar

  • Ghatotkachudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Scientist

  • Bombay(1995)

    as Sakthi Samaj Head

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Teesra Kaun? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as P.K. Rasiya

  • Stuntman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Brahma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lawyer

  • Krantiveer(1994)

    as Yograj

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Anjaam(1994)

    as Mohanlal

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • In Custody(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Ekka Raja Rani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dhalal

  • Udhaar Ki Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Yuhi Kabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Panditji

  • Dhanwaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ajit's maternal uncle

  • Chandra Mukhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Santala

  • Krishan Avtaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Damini(1993)

    as Shekhar's Uncle

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Baaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Somnath

  • Balwaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Commissioner Sahney

  • Heer Ranjha(1992)

    as Baba

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Home Minister

  • Chamatkar(1992)

    as Kunta

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Khiladi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Professor P.K. More

  • Yaad Rakhegi Duniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Shikari

  • Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dayal

  • Aditya 369 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ramdas

  • Agneekaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as D'Souza

  • Agneepath(1990)

    as Nathu (Kaka)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Main Azaad Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Goonj (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Dayavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Shahenshah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director

  • Ek Aadmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Pushpaka Vimana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Killer

  • Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Nayakan(1987)

    as Ajit Kelkar

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Coolikkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Story

  • Naam O Nishan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Story

  • Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director

  • Kaalia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Director · Screenplay · Story

  • Duniya Meri Jeb Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Director · Story

  • The Adversary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Assistant Director

  • Baa Baa Black Sheep (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Couching Tiger Mannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Chaman

  • Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Gaikwad "Baba"

  • Uma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 133 titles, 129 of them dated from 1970 to 2026; peak year 2025.

Biggest box office

Ghajini (2008)

$38M worldwide

Highest rated

Nayakan (1987)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Salaar (2023)

Film career

19702026

Peak 2025 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting124 of 133: 124 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thDirecting6 of 133: 4 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting4 of 133: 2 only writing, 2 with another roleOther crew1 of 133: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · crew1980s12 · 6 acting · 6 crew1990s48 · 47 acting · 1 crew2000s33 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 29 roles
87971222

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Tinnu Anand's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 38; across their 27 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 27

Midcredits score across 39 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 39 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved10
  • Loved with Detractors2
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Saaho (2019)

95th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Nayakan (1987)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 23 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Tinnu Anand's work okay for kids?

Across up to 9 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films and sex & nudity lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore8 titles11–90 · median 70 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity9 titles8–30 · median 17 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity7 titles10–35 · median 26 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles28–36 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense7 titles11–87 · median 54 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Tinnu Anand work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tinnu Anand's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Johny Lever shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers

Mixed roles