Anju Kurian began her acting career in 2013 with a supporting role in Neram, directed by Alphonse Puthren. She later appeared in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014) and Premam (2015), gradually gaining recognition for her natural screen presence. Her breakthrough came with Kavi Uddheshichathu..? (2016), where she played Jasmine, marking her debut as a lead actress. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in Njan Prakashan (2018) alongside Fahadh Faasil and Igloo (2019), which released on ZEE5.
Over the years, Anju has expanded her career into Tamil and Telugu films, including Chennai 2 Singapore (2017), July Kaatril (2019), and Idam Jagath (2018). More recently, she appeared in Meppadiyan (2022), Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (2022), and Abraham Ozler (2024). She is set to star in Idhayam Murali (2026), further solidifying her position as a versatile actress across industries.