Cast & creator
Madhu
Best known for Lal Salam, Yaadhavam, Rajaneegandhi
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.
Also known as: മധു, Madhavan Nair, മാധവന് നായര്
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1963–2021 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (195)
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Lal Salam
Self
2017
Yaadhavam
Viswanatha Menon
1993Rajaneegandhi
Dr. Gopinath
1980
Mortuary
Adv. Krishnadas
1983Karthavyam
Major Ramkumar
1982Maanasaveena
1976
Twenty 20
Rtd. Justice Vishwanatha Menon
2008Hridhayathinte Nirangal
1979
One
Remya's Grandfather
2021
Varnapakittu
Ittichan
1997Samrambham
Vasu
1983
Padayottam
Devan
1982
Witness
Madhavan Thampi
1988
Lucky Jokers
Valiya Thampuran
2011
Naanayam
Vishwanathan
1983
Aparan
Keshava Pillai
1988Stalin Sivadas
1999
Naran
Puthusseri Valiya Nambiar
2005
Dharma Durai
Pandidurai Thevar
1991
Chanakyan
DIG K. Gopalakrishna Pillai
1989
Mudra
IG of Police
1989
August 15
Doctor
2011
Sharjah to Sharjah
Vishwanathan Kartha
2001
Rathilayam
1983Rathilayam
Producer
1983
Hallo
Bada Saab
2007
Oru Yamandan Premakadha
Lallu's and Paappi's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)
2019
Katha Ithuvare
1985
Pinnilavu
Kesava Panikkar
1983
Naaduvazhikal
Ananthan
1989Ekalavyan
Sreedharan
1993
Chemmeen
Pareekkutty
1965
Thaskara Veeran
Arakkalam Peeli
2005
Idavelakku Sesham
Advocate Rajashekaran Nair
1984
Spirit
Captain Nambiar
2012Ithrayum Kalam
Puthenpurackal Chackochan
1987Kudumbasametham
Vadekkepat Raghavan Kurup / Govindan Bhagavathar
1992
Loafer
1973
Thirakil Alppam Samayam
Khadir
1984
Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji
Hajiyar
1994
Ayanam
Velukuzhi Ittoopp
1985
Chemparathy
Balachandran
1972
Kurishuyudham
Matthew Cheriyachan
1984
Basheerinte Premalekhanam
2017
Kalliyankattu Neeli
Hemachandran
1979
Aadhipathyam
Sulaiman
1983Passport
Balan
1983
John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu
Korah
2014Prayikkara Pappan
Sankunni Mooppan
1995
Vedham
Haajiyaar
2017
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Prasad
1972
Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha
Raja
1979Oozham
1988
Madambi
Justice Sukumara Kurup
2008Ottayan
1985Snehathinte Mukhangal
Devdas
1978
Passenger
TV channel chairman
2009
News
1989Arabikkadal
1983
Chathikkatha Chanthu
Vasumathi's grandfather
2004
This Way, Students
1972
Geethanjali
Babychayan
2013
Eeta
Varuthunni
1978
Bhargavi Nilayam
Novelist
1964
Madhavikutty
1973
Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu
Sahib
2014
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku
1972
Thekkan Kattu
Babu
1973Aaghosham
Ghee Varghese Ponnukkaran
1998
Vishudha Pusthakam
Ahmed Khadiri
2019
Ashwamedham
Sadanandan
1967
Aayirappara
Pappi
1993
Thacholi Othenan
Payyambilly Chandu
1964
Aashamsakalode Anna
Punnakadan
2015Archana Teacher
1981Archana Teacher
Producer
1981
Vaiki Vanna Vasantham
1980
Mayavi
Madhu
1965
Kaaryasthan
Kizhakkedathu Krishnawarrier
2010
Saat Hindustani
Subodh Sanyal
1969
Uthara Chemmeen
2015
Rashtram
Malaikkal Ouseppachan
2006Thulabharam
1968
Puthrakameshti
1972
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
Venu
1971
Ezhupunna Tharakan
Ezhupunna Outha Tharakan
1999
Sarppakkadu
Bala chandran
1965
Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam
1979
Parayan Baaki Vechathu
2014Bharatha Vilas
Malayalam actor
1973
Simhavalan Menon
Gauridasan
1995
Kidney Biriyani
2015
Valappottukal
2017
Inquilab Zindabad
Shreedharan
1971Kodunkattu
DSP Balachandran IPS
1983
Ramanan
Madhanan
1967
Kadal
Antony
1968Swapnam
Viswanathan
1973
Subaidha
Ahmed
1965
Aalmaram
Gopi
1969Ambalavilakku
Gopi
1980
Garshom
1999Ee Manohara Theeram
Ravi
1978
Raktharakshassu
201472 Model
Kuttan Pilla
2013
Meen
1980Panimudakku
1972
Champakkulam Thachan
Valiya Ashari
1992Samantharangal
Minister
1998
Bheekara Nimishangal
Murali
1970
Dustbin
2018Aarorumariyathe
S. R. K. Panicker
1984
Vithukal
Unnikrishnan
1971Itha Ivide Vare
Tharavukaran Paili
1977White Paper
2012
Prabhuvinte Makkal
Siddharathan's father
2012
Murappennu
Kesavankutty
1965
Kolilakkam
Prabhakaran
1981
Ariyaatha Veethikal
Jaganathan
1984
Karakanakadal
Kariya
1971
Lal Salam
Medayil Ittichan
1990
Samasya
1976
Guruji Oru Vakku
Guruji
1985
1921
Ali Musliyar
1988Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol
Viswanathan
1984
Samrajyam
Balakrishnan
1990
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
Brigadior RK Menon
1989
Aarambham
Moidu
1982Alakadalinakkare
Balu
1984
Panthayakozhi
Abdu Ravuthar
2007Aparadhi
Jayachandran
1977Chakkarayumma
Mathews
1984
Sahasram
Home Minister Sreekanthan
2010
Karutha Rathrikal
1967Daivathinte Kaiyoppu
2016
Eliyammachiyude Adhyathe Christmas
2017Swapnangal
Cr. Balakrishnan
1970
Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi
Kesavadas
1988
Olavum Theeravum
Baputty
1970
Ninamanija Kalpadukal
Stephen
1963
Vellam
Mathukutty
1985
Pranaya Nilavu
Thangal
1999
Jaathakam
1989
Swayam
Shankaran Vaidyar
2017
The Dolphins
Achankuttichan
2014
Sthaanam
2018
Velakkariyayirunnalum Neeyen Mohavalli
2018
Lakshyam
1972Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal
Jayan
1978
Randu Penkuttikal
Cameo
1978
Yaksha Gaanam
1976Devadas
1989
Swayamvaram
Viswanathan
1972Kunjikuruvi
Father Francis
1992Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal
1977
Little Superman
2014
Kayalum Karayum
Chellappan
1979Rowdy Ramu
Ramu
1978Chellamma the Thief
Asarakannu Muthalali
1969
Run Kalyani
2019
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984
Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander
Balakrishnan
2015Athirthikal
Major Mukundan
1988Ravanan
2007Akalangalil Abhayam
Raghuraman
1980
Gandharavakshetram
Satheeshan
1972
Chukku
1973
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla
1967
Ravanan
2006
Ammakkoru Tharattu
2015
Aabhijathyam
Madhavan
1971
Veena Meettiya Vilangukal
1991
Udayam Padinjaru
1986Udayam Padinjaru
Director
1986Udayam Padinjaru
Producer
1986
Muthuchippikal
1980
Nadhi
1969
Uthrada Rathri
1978
Enippadikal
1973
Kutti Kuppayam
1964
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
Jagadeesh
1974
Archana
1966Robo
2008
Mappusakshi
1972
Sarasayya
Dr Hari
1971
Ollathu Mathi
1967
Priya
1970Priya
Director
1970
Theerthayathra
Rajagopalan
1972
Devi
1972
Yudhakaandam
1977
Pullimaan
1972Divyadharsanam
1973
Manavatty
1964Kaadu
Rajendran
1973