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.
Filmography
all 167
Movies 166
self 3
Producer 2
TV Shows 1
Director 1
Remya's Grandfather
![One](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/523187-one.jpg)
One (2021)
Movie
Lallu's and Paappi's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)
![Oru Yamandan Premakadha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/254059-oru-yamandan-premakadha.jpg)
Oru Yamandan Premakadha (2019)
Movie
Actor
![Dustbin](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/365450-dustbin.jpg)
Dustbin (2018)
Movie
Actor
![Vedham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/103641-vedham.jpg)
Vedham (2017)
Movie
Shankaran Vaidyar
![Swayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/94572-swayam.jpg)
Swayam (2017)
Movie
Joseph Pushpavanam
![Ammakkoru Tharattu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/767165-ammakkoru-tharattu.jpg)
Ammakkoru Tharattu (2015)
Movie
Neethu's Grandfather
![Ettekaal Second](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/367159-ettekaal-second.jpg)
Ettekaal Second (2014)
Movie
Babychayan
![Geethanjali](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/91222-geethanjali.jpg)
Geethanjali (2013)
Movie
Kuttan Pilla
![72 Model](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
72 Model (2013)
Movie
Siddharathan's father
![Prabhuvinte Makkal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/112853-prabhuvinte-makkal.jpg)
Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012)
Movie
Captain Nambiar
![Spirit](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/94551-spirit.jpg)
Spirit (2012)
Movie
Doctor
![August 15](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/97820-august-15.jpg)
August 15 (2011)
Movie
Minister Sreekanthan
![Sahasram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/365213-sahasram.jpg)
Sahasram (2010)
Movie
Kizhakkedathu Krishna Warrier
![Kaaryasthan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/107243-kaaryasthan.jpg)
Kaaryasthan (2010)
Movie
TV channel chairman
![Passenger](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/97764-passenger.jpg)
Passenger (2009)
Movie
Rtd. Justice Vishwanatha Menon
![Twenty 20](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/76667-twenty-20.jpg)
Twenty 20 (2008)
Movie
Bada Sahib
![Hallo](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307940-hallo.jpg)
Hallo (2007)
Movie
Abdu Ravuthar
![Panthayakozhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/348008-panthayakozhi.jpg)
Panthayakozhi (2007)
Movie
Actor
![Rashtram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/98107-rashtram.jpg)
Rashtram (2006)
Movie
Valiya Nambiar
![Naran](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/114950-naran.jpg)
Naran (2005)
Movie
Govinda Menon
![Ben Johnson](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/570765-ben-johnson.jpg)
Ben Johnson (2005)
Movie
Arakkalam Paili
![Thaskara Veeran](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110732-thaskara-veeran.jpg)
Thaskara Veeran (2005)
Movie
Vasumathi's grandfather
![Chathikkatha Chanthu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/236103-chathikkatha-chanthu.jpg)
Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004)
Movie
Vishwanathan Kartha
![Sharjah to Sharjah](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/348456-sharjah-to-sharjah.jpg)
Sharjah to Sharjah (2001)
Movie
Singer
![The Warrior](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/45589-the-warrior.jpg)
The Warrior (2001)
Movie
Madhavankutti Mash
![Garshom](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/421331-garshom.jpg)
Garshom (1999)
Movie
Thangal
![Pranaya Nilavu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/98001-pranaya-nilavu.jpg)
Pranaya Nilavu (1999)
Movie
Outha Tharakan
![Ezhupunna Tharakan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/123282-ezhupunna-tharakan.jpg)
Ezhupunna Tharakan (1999)
Movie
Minister
![Samantharangal](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Samantharangal (1998)
Movie
Ghee Varghese Ponnukkaran
![Aaghosham](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Aaghosham (1998)
Movie
Ittichan
![Varnapakittu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307947-varnapakittu.jpg)
Varnapakittu (1997)
Movie
Sankunni Mooppan
![Prayikkara Pappan](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Prayikkara Pappan (1995)
Movie
Simhavalan Menon
![Simhavalan Menon](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/355572-simhavalan-menon.jpg)
Simhavalan Menon (1995)
Movie
Sreedharan
![Ekalavyan](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Ekalavyan (1993)
Movie
Mootha Aasari
![Champakkulam Thachan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/443766-champakkulam-thachan.jpg)
Champakkulam Thachan (1992)
Movie
Medayil Ittichan
![Lal Salam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307955-lal-salam.jpg)
Lal Salam (1990)
Movie
Balakrishnan
![Samrajyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/228284-samrajyam.jpg)
Samrajyam (1990)
Movie
Unnithan
![Devadas](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Devadas (1989)
Movie
DIG K. Gopalakrishna Pillai
![Chanakyan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/127439-chanakyan.jpg)
Chanakyan (1989)
Movie
Brigadior R. K. Menon
![Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/376117-oru-sayahnathinte-swapnam.jpg)
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
Movie
Ananthan
![Naaduvazhikal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307957-naaduvazhikal.jpg)
Naaduvazhikal (1989)
Movie
IG of Police
![Mudra](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Mudra (1989)
Movie
Actor
![Aparan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/350138-aparan.jpg)
Aparan (1988)
Movie
Ali Musliyar
![1921](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/122907-1921.jpg)
1921 (1988)
Movie
Madhavan Thampi
![Witness](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/364415-witness.jpg)
Witness (1988)
Movie
Puthenpurackal Chackochan
![Ithrayum Kalam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Ithrayum Kalam (1987)
Movie
Director / Producer
![Udayam Padinjaru](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/770243-udayam-padinjaru.jpg)
Udayam Padinjaru (1986)
Movie
Velukuzhi Ittoopp
![Ayanam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/307871-ayanam.jpg)
Ayanam (1985)
Movie
Mathukutty
![Vellam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/997031-vellam.jpg)
Vellam (1985)
Movie
Rajashekharan
![Idavelakku Sesham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/218361-idavelakku-sesham.jpg)
Idavelakku Sesham (1984)
Movie
Jaganathan
![Ariyaatha Veethikal](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Ariyaatha Veethikal (1984)
Movie
Adv. Vishwanathan
![Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984)
Movie
S. R. K. Panikkar
![Aarorumariyathe](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Aarorumariyathe (1984)
Movie
Mathews
![Chakkarayumma](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Chakkarayumma (1984)
Movie
Balan
![Passport](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Passport (1983)
Movie
DSP Balachandran IPS
![Kodungattu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kodungattu (1983)
Movie
Kesava Panikkar
![Pinnilavu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/218386-pinnilavu.jpg)
Pinnilavu (1983)
Movie
Vishwanathan
![Naanayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/589717-naanayam.jpg)
Naanayam (1983)
Movie
School Manager
![Archana Teacher](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Archana Teacher (1981)
Movie
Prabhakaran
![Kolilakkam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Kolilakkam (1981)
Movie
Kuriakose
![Meen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/573731-meen.jpg)
Meen (1980)
Movie
Raghuraman
![Akalangalil Abhayam](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Akalangalil Abhayam (1980)
Movie
Dr. K. R. V. Raja
![Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/573941-edavazhiyile-poocha-minda-poocha.jpg)
Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha (1979)
Movie
Chellappan
![Kayalum Karayum](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/364410-kayalum-karayum.jpg)
Kayalum Karayum (1979)
Movie
Hemachandran
![Kalliyankattu Neeli](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/589394-kalliyankattu-neeli.jpg)
Kalliyankattu Neeli (1979)
Movie
Producer
![Prabhatha Sandhya](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Prabhatha Sandhya (1979)
Movie
Varuthunni
![Eeta](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110774-eeta.jpg)
Eeta (1978)
Movie
Tharavukaran Paili
![Itha Ivide Vare](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Itha Ivide Vare (1977)
Movie
Jayachandran
![Aparadhi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Aparadhi (1977)
Movie
Actor
![Samasya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/445743-samasya.jpg)
Samasya (1976)
Movie
Chackochan
![Chukku](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/480848-chukku.jpg)
Chukku (1973)
Movie
Rajagopalan
![Theerthayathra](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/355565-theerthayathra.jpg)
Theerthayathra (1972)
Movie
Viswam
![Swayamvaram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/143339-one-s-own-choice.jpg)
Swayamvaram (1972)
Movie
Amar (aka Raj)
![Puthrakameshti](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110729-puthrakameshti.jpg)
Puthrakameshti (1972)
Movie
Actor
![Lakshyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/314452-lakshyam.jpg)
Lakshyam (1972)
Movie
Satheeshan
![Gandharavakshetram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/126889-gandharavakshetram.jpg)
Gandharavakshetram (1972)
Movie
8
Actor
![Preethi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Preethi (1972)
Movie
Shreedharan
![Inquilab Zindabad](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110784-inquilab-zindabad.jpg)
Inquilab Zindabad (1971)
Movie
Madhavan
![Aabhijathyam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/355554-aabhijathyam.jpg)
Aabhijathyam (1971)
Movie
Dr Hari
![Sarasayya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/949947-sarasayya.jpg)
Sarasayya (1971)
Movie
Actor
![Vithukal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/156229-vithukal.jpg)
Vithukal (1971)
Movie
Director
![Priya](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/991677-priya.jpg)
Priya (1970)
Movie
Cr. Balakrishnan
![Swapnangal](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Swapnangal (1970)
Movie
Bapputti
![Olavum Theeravum](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/223316-olavum-theeravum.jpg)
Olavum Theeravum (1970)
Movie
Shabut Shanyal
![Saat Hindustani](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/72908-saat-hindustani.jpg)
Saat Hindustani (1969)
Movie
Sunny
![Nadhi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/983314-nadhi.jpg)
Nadhi (1969)
Movie
Actor
![Aalmaram](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/234752-aalmaram.jpg)
Aalmaram (1969)
Movie
Anthony
![Kadal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/365188-kadal.jpg)
Kadal (1968)
Movie
Sadanandan
![Ashwamedham](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110771-ashwamedham.jpg)
Ashwamedham (1967)
Movie
Shanthanu
![Karutha Rathrikal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/117884-karutha-rathrikal.jpg)
Karutha Rathrikal (1967)
Movie
Madhanan
![Ramanan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110776-ramanan.jpg)
Ramanan (1967)
Movie
Kesavankutty
![Murappennu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/163131-murappennu.jpg)
Murappennu (1965)
Movie
Madhu
![Mayavi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/187524-mayavi.jpg)
Mayavi (1965)
Movie
Pareekkutty
![Chemmeen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/110739-chemmeen.jpg)
Chemmeen (1965)
Movie
Ahmed; a cousin of Subaida
![Subaidha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/330303-subaidha.jpg)
Subaidha (1965)
Movie
Bala chandran
![Sarppakkadu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/316735-sarppakkadu.jpg)
Sarppakkadu (1965)
Movie
Novelist
![Bhargavi Nilayam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/163092-bhargavi-nilayam.jpg)
Bhargavi Nilayam (1964)
Movie
Payyambilly Chandu
![Thacholi Othenan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/o/26793-thacholi-othenan.jpg)
Thacholi Othenan (1964)
Movie
Jagadeesh
![Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi
Movie
Adv. Krishnadas
![Metropolis](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/o.jpg)
Metropolis
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.51
Based on 25.5 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1963
1972
1984
1973
2021
Gallery
![Madhu](https://images.moviefit.me/p/o/82442-madhu.jpg)
![Madhu](https://images.moviefit.me/p/o/82442-madhu.jpg)
![Madhu](https://images.moviefit.me/p/o/82442-madhu.jpg)
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1933-09-23 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceThiruvananthapuram, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asമധു, Madhavan Nair, മാധവന് നായര്
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, J. C. Daniel Award, Filmfare Awards South
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