Madhu
Known for Acting · 186 credits
- Born
- 1933-09-23 (age 92)
- Place of birth
- Gowrishapattom, Trivandrum, Travancore
- Also known as
- മധു · Madhavan Nair · മാധവന് നായര്
Biography
Madhavan Nair commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. Madhu was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s and 1970s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time owned the production company Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He is the inaugural winner of Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam and has received three more Filmfare awards and is also the recipient of five Kerala State Film Awards.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (185)
Inquilab Zindabad
1971
as Shreedharan
Dharma Durai
1991
as Pandidurai Thevar
Vedham
2017
as Haajiyaar
Murappennu
1965
as Kesavankutty
Vaiki Vanna Vasantham
1980
Naanayam
1983
as Vishwanathan
Chanakyan
1989
as DIG K. Gopalakrishna Pillai
Arabikkadal
1983
Chemmeen
1965
as Pareekkutty
Valappottukal
2017
Ashwamedham
1967
as Sadanandan
Pinnilavu
1983
as Kesava Panikkar
Aaghosham
1998
as Ghee Varghese Ponnukkaran
Bhargavi Nilayam
1964
as Novelist
Naaduvazhikal
1989
as Ananthan
Karakanakadal
1971
as Kariya
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
1984
as Khadir
Thacholi Othenan
1964
as Payyambilly Chandu
Padayottam
1982
as Devan
This Way, Students
1972
Ezhupunna Tharakan
1999
as Ezhupunna Outha Tharakan
Madhavikutty
1973
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972
as Prasad
72 Model
2013
as Kuttan Pilla
Mudra
1989
as IG of Police
News
1989
Aadhipathyam
1983
as Sulaiman
Stalin Sivadas
1999
Kalliyankattu Neeli
1979
as Hemachandran
Ithrayum Kalam
1987
as Puthenpurackal Chackochan
Aparan
1988
as Keshava Pillai
Aalmaram
1969
as Gopi
Ekalavyan
1993
as Sreedharan
Varnapakittu
1997
as Ittichan
Mortuary
1983
as Adv. Krishnadas
Katha Ithuvare
1985
Sthaanam
2018
Thaskara Veeran
2005
as Arakkalam Peeli
Passport
1983
as Balan
Thulabharam
1968
Mayavi
1965
as Madhu
Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017
John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu
2014
as Korah
Witness
1988
as Madhavan Thampi
Kurishuyudham
1984
as Matthew Cheriyachan
Puthrakameshti
1972
Ottayan
1985
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
1971
as Venu
Aayirappara
1993
as Pappi
Thekkan Kattu
1973
as Babu
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
1963
as Stephen
Raktharakshassu
2014
Kadal
1968
as Antony
Rathilayam
1983
Oozham
1988
Archana Teacher
1981
Samrambham
1983
as Vasu
Ramanan
1967
as Madhanan
Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji
1994
as Hajiyar
Vithukal
1971
as Unnikrishnan
Idavelakku Sesham
1984
as Advocate Rajashekaran Nair
Kayalum Karayum
1979
as Chellappan
Eliyammachiyude Adhyathe Christmas
2017
Sarppakkadu
1965
as Bala chandran
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
1972
Samantharangal
1998
as Minister
Parayan Baaki Vechathu
2014
Subaidha
1965
as Ahmed
Uthara Chemmeen
2015
Dustbin
2018
Daivathinte Kaiyoppu
2016
Hridhayathinte Nirangal
1979
Swayam
2017
as Shankaran Vaidyar
Velakkariyayirunnalum Neeyen Mohavalli
2018
Aashamsakalode Anna
2015
as Punnakadan
Twenty 20
2008
as Rtd. Justice Vishwanatha Menon
Bheekara Nimishangal
1970
as Murali
Panimudakku
1972
The Warrior
2001
as Singer
Chemparathy
1972
as Balachandran
Kudumbasametham
1992
as Vadekkepat Raghavan Kurup / Govindan Bhagavathar
Lucky Jokers
2011
as Valiya Thampuran
Swapnam
1973
as Viswanathan
Vishudha Pusthakam
2019
as Ahmed Khadiri
Yaadhavam
1993
as Viswanatha Menon
Snehathinte Mukhangal
1978
as Devdas
Ee Manohara Theeram
1978
as Ravi
Prayikkara Pappan
1995
as Sankunni Mooppan
Kaaryasthan
2010
as Kizhakkedathu Krishnawarrier
August 15
2011
as Doctor
Kidney Biriyani
2015
Spirit
2012
as Captain Nambiar
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
2019
as Lallu's and Paappi's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)
Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha
1979
as Raja
Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal
1978
as Jayan
Loafer
1973
Kunjikuruvi
1992
as Father Francis
Garshom
1999
Chathikkatha Chanthu
2004
as Vasumathi's grandfather
Madambi
2008
as Justice Sukumara Kurup
Sahasram
2010
as Home Minister Sreekanthan
Hallo
2007
as Bada Saab
1921
1988
as Ali Musliyar
One
2021
as Remya's Grandfather
Geethanjali
2013
as Babychayan
Hulchul
1971
The Dolphins
2014
as Achankuttichan
Naran
2005
as Puthusseri Valiya Nambiar
Panthayakozhi
2007
as Abdu Ravuthar
Prabhuvinte Makkal
2012
as Siddharathan's father
Passenger
2009
as TV channel chairman
Olavum Theeravum
1970
as Baputty
Sharjah to Sharjah
2001
as Vishwanathan Kartha
Rashtram
2006
as Malaikkal Ouseppachan
Vellam
1985
as Mathukutty
Athirthikal
1988
as Major Mukundan
Itha Ivide Vare
1977
as Tharavukaran Paili
Ravanan
2006
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985
as Guruji
Randu Penkuttikal
1978
as Cameo
About Madhu
Madhavan Nair commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. Madhu was a prominent lead actor during the 1960s and 1970s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time owned the production company Uma Film Studio. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2013 for his contributions towards the arts. He is the inaugural winner of Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam and has received three more Filmfare awards and is also the recipient of five Kerala State Film Awards. With 186 credits spanning from 1963 to 2021, Madhu has appeared in 185 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Madhu Movies
- Inquilab Zindabad (1971) — as Shreedharan
- Dharma Durai (1991) — as Pandidurai Thevar
- Vedham (2017) — as Haajiyaar
- Murappennu (1965) — as Kesavankutty
- Vaiki Vanna Vasantham (1980)
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