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Madhavan Nair, commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian actor, director, producer, and former film studio owner, who works in Malayalam cinema.[1][2]
Madhu has so far acted in more than 400 movies including Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil languages. Madhu made his directoral debut in 1970 through the movie Priya, based on the novel ‘Thevadissi’ written by C. Radhakrishnan. Madhu directed eleven more movies including hit films like Sindooracheppu, Manyasree Viswamithran, Neela Kannukal, Akkaldaama, Kamam Krodham Moham, Theekkanal, Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere, Aaraadhana, Oru Yuga Sandhya and Udayam Padinjaru. He was the producer of most of these films. He also produced movies like Kaithappoo, Asthamayam, Shudhikalasham, Prabhatha Sandhya, Vaiki Vanna Vasantham, Archana Teacher, Grihalakshmi, Njan Ekananu, Rathilayam and Mini. He also produced and directed a movie in English ‘'Sunrise in the West'’, which was entirely shot in the United States.[3]
As actor edit
Madhu has acted in nearly 400 films in various languages in the span of 60 years.[4][5][6]
Malayalam films edit
1960s edit
1970s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Olavum Theeravum | Baputty | |
| Swapnangal | Dr. Balakrishnan | ||
| Abhayam | Prof. Balakrishnan | ||
| Priya | Gopan | ||
| Thurakkatha Vathil | Vaasu | ||
| Bheekara Nimishangal | Venugopal | ||
| Palunkupaathram | Ravi | ||
| Sthree | Ravi | ||
| Ambalapravu | Rajendran | ||
| Nilakkatha Chalanangal | Sam | ||
| Kakkathamburatti | Rajappan | ||
| 1971 | Vithukal | Unnikrishnan | |
| Kochaniyathi | Raju | ||
| Ummachu | Maayan | ||
| Aabhijathyam | Madhavan | ||
| Bobanum Moliyum | Balan | ||
| Vilakkyu Vaangiya Veena | Venu | ||
| Sarasayya | Dr. Hareendranath | ||
| Line Bus | Gopi | ||
| Sindooracheppu | Keshavan | ||
| Karakanakadal | Kariya | ||
| Moonnupookkal | Venugopal | ||
| Jalakanyaka | Madhavan | ||
| Mappusakshi | Krishnankutty | ||
| Inqulab Zindabbad | Sridharan | ||
| Prathisandhi | Siddique | ||
| 1972 | Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku | ||
| Gandharavakshetram | Satheeshan | ||
| Naadan Premam | Ikkoran | ||
| Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile | |||
| Panimudakku | Keshavan | ||
| Chembarathi | Balachandran | ||
| Puthrakameshti | Keshavan Nair/ Karunakaran IPS | ||
| Manushya Bandhangal | Madhavankutty | ||
| Ini Oru Janmam Tharu | Reghu | ||
| Sathi | Govindan Nair | ||
| Aaradi Manninte Janmi | Prasad | ||
| Theertha Yathra | Rajagopal | ||
| Preethi | Krishnadas | ||
| Pulliman | Devayyan | ||
| Azhimukham | Hamsa | ||
| Lakshyam | Sashi | ||
| Swayamvaram | Vishwanathan | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam | |
| 1973 | Divyadharsanam | Venu | |
| Udayam | Rajasekharan | ||
| Kaadu | Rajendran | ||
| Thekkankattu | Babu | ||
| Police Ariyaruthe | James | ||
| Madhavikutty | Bhakarankutty | ||
| Yamini | Gopalakrishnan | ||
| Thiruvabharanam | Raghavan | ||
| Mazhakaaru | Prabhakaran | ||
| Manushyaputhran | Karthikeyan | ||
| Swargaputhri | Babu | ||
| Swapnam | Vishwam | ||
| Nakhangal | Shankarankutty | ||
| Eanippadikal | Keshavapilla | ||
| Chenda | Appu | ||
| Soundaryapooja | Rajan | ||
| Chukku | Chackochen | ||
| 1974 | Youvanam | Mohan | |
| Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi | Jagadeesh | ||
| Manyasree Viswamithran | Marthandan Thampi | ||
| Oru Pidi Ari | Sreekantan Nair | ||
| Neelakannukal | Kunjuraman | ||
| 1975 | Kamam Krodham Moham | Vincent | |
| Akkaldaama | Fernandez | ||
| Sindhu | Rajendran | ||
| Swarna Malsyam | Raghavan | ||
| Swami Ayyappan | Guest Role | ||
| Sammanam | Reghu | ||
| Omanakkunju | Ramu | ||
| 1976 | Hridayam Oru Kshethram | Dr. Ramesh | |
| Theekkanal | Vinod | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam | |
| Yakshagaanam | Ravi | ||
| Amma | Venugopalan Thampi | ||
| Themmadi Velappan | Raghavan | ||
| Kanyaadaanam | Jagadeesh | ||
| Samasya | Shankara Warrier | ||
| Manasaveena | Ravi | ||
| Muthu | Thankappan | ||
| 1977 | Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal | Balachandran | |
| Neethipeedam | Peter/Shankaran | ||
| Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | Mohan/younger brother | ||
| Santha Oru Devatha | Rajan | ||
| Itha Ivide Vare | Paili | ||
| Yudhakaandam | Prasad | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam | |
| Aparaadhi | Jayachandran | ||
| Rowdy Rajamma | Inspector Shankar | ||
| Vidarunna Mottukal | Headmaster Sathyasheelan | ||
| Aaraadhana | Anand | ||
| Akale Aakaasham | Raveendran | ||
| Nurayum Pathayum | Krishnankutty | ||
| Saritha | Williams | ||
| Kaavilamma | Dr. Balachandran | ||
| Aa Nimisham | Prabhakaran | ||
| 1978 | Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal | Jayan | |
| Eeta | Varuthunny | ||
| Itha Oru Manushyan | Madhusoothanan Thampi | ||
| Kanyaka | Sreekumar | ||
| Agni | Sulaiman | ||
| Njan Njan Mathram | Chandran Pilla | ||
| Beena | Sreenivas | ||
| Jalatharangam | Chandran | ||
| Vadakakku Oru Hridayam | Sadasivan Pilla | ||
| Snehikkan Samayamilla | Rajan | ||
| Ee Manohara Theeram | Sukumarankutty Menon | ||
| Rowdy Ramu | Ramu | ||
| Asthamayam | Dr. Balakrishnan | ||
| Kaithappoo | Babu | ||
| Society Lady | Sridharan | ||
| Snehathinte Mukhangal | Devadas | ||
| Randu Penkuttikal | Dr. Madhavan Nair | ||
| Seemanthini | Sam Mathew | ||
| Naalumanippookkal | Joy Muthalali | ||
| Uthrada Rathri | Advocate | ||
| Ithaanente Vazhi | Dr. Vijayan/Bhargavan | ||
| Avar Jeevikkunnu | Kumar | ||
| Soundaryam | |||
| 1979 | Venalil Oru Mazha | Vasu | |
| Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam | Vinod | ||
| Enikku Njan Swantham | Vaasu | ||
| Manushyan | Rajan | ||
| Kayalum Kayarum | Chellappan | ||
| Prabhaathasandhya | Balakrishnan | ||
| Pratheeksha | R.K.Nair | ||
| Sudhikalasam | Vijaya Kumar | ||
| Jeevitham Oru Gaanam | Mathuktty | ||
| Kalliyankattu Neeli | Hemachandran | ||
| Hridhayathinte Nirangal | Balu | ||
| Iniyethra Sandhyakal | Thomas | ||
| Anubhavangale Nanni | Madhavankutty | ||
| Simhaasanam | Gopalan/Ramu | ||
| Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha | Dr. Raja | ||
| Pathivritha | Babu | ||
| Agniparvatham | Sub Inspector Vishwanathan | ||
| Kathirmandapam | Charlie | ||
| Pushyaraagam | Doctor | ||
| Krishnapparunthu | Advocate |
1980s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Meen | Kuriakose | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award |
| Deepam | Varma | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Rajaneegandhi | Gopinath | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Muthuchippikal | Gopi | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Swandam Enna Padam | Krishnakumar | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Theekadal | Dr. Divakaran | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Akalangalil Abhayam | Judge Raghuraman | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Ambalavilakku | Gopi | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Ithile Vannavar | Rajasekharan/Inspector Rajan | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Vaiki Vanna Vasantham | Varmaji | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| 1981 | Orikkal Koodi | Chandran | |
| Aakkramanam | Varghese | ||
| Arikkari Ammu | Appukuttan | ||
| Sambhavam | Mathai | ||
| Kolilakkam | Prabhakaran | ||
| Grihalakshmi | Krishnan Menon, Venu | ||
| Thaaraavu | Chennan | ||
| Raktham | Vishwam | ||
| Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu | Aravindan | ||
| Danda Gopuram | Venugopal | ||
| Ira Thedunna Manushyar | Jamal | ||
| Archana Teacher | School Manager | ||
| Kaattupothu | |||
| 1982 | Karthavyam | Major Ramkumar | |
| Aarambham | Moidu | ||
| Njan Ekananu | Madhavankutty Menon | ||
| Padayottam | Devarajarajan | ||
| Aayudham | Sathyapaalan | ||
| 1983 | Yudham | Ramu | |
| Aana | Jabbar | ||
| Aadhipathyam | Sulaiman | ||
| Bandham | Vasu | ||
| Angam | Inspector Lawrence | ||
| Kodungattu | DYSP Balachandran | ||
| Enne Njan Thedunnu | Madhava Menon, Gopinatha Menon | ||
| Rathilayam | Mammutty | ||
| Paalam | Contractor Kumaran | ||
| Nanayam | Vishwanathan Muthalali | ||
| Pinnilavu | Keshava Panikkar | ||
| Mortuary | C Krishnadas | ||
| Arabikkadal | Xavier Muthalali | ||
| Samrambham | Vasu | ||
| Passport | Balan | ||
| 1984 | Oru Painkili Katha | Madhavankutty | |
| Jeevitham | Rajan Menon | ||
| Aarorumariyathe | Prof. Panicker | ||
| Ithiripoove Chuvannapoove | Keshavamenon | ||
| Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol | Viswanathan | ||
| Kurishuyudham | Mathew Cheriyachan | ||
| Alakadalinakkare | Balu S Das | ||
| Chakkarayumma | Mathews | ||
| Manasse Ninakku Mangalam | Advocate Vishwanathan | ||
| Idavelakku Sesham | Judge Rajasekharan | ||
| Thirakkil Alppa Samayam | Khader Hajiyar | ||
| Ariyaatha Veethikal | Judge Janannathan | ||
| 1985 | Kannaram Pothi Pothi | Karunakaran | |
| Vellam | Mathukutty | ||
| Pacha Velicham | Captain Nair | ||
| Janakeeya Kodathi | Gopi | ||
| Katha Ithuvare | Major Vishwanathan | ||
| Guruji Oru Vakku | Guruji | ||
| Ayanum | Itoop | ||
| Ivide Ee Theerathu | Prof Thampi | ||
| Orikkal Oridathu | Moidu | ||
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | A R K Menon | |
| Oru Yugasandhya | Keshava Kuruppu | ||
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kaalam | Chackochan | |
| Athirthikal | Major Frederick Mukundan | ||
| 1988 | Aparan | Keshavapilla | |
| 1921 | Aali Musliyar | ||
| Witness | Advocate Madhavan Thampy | ||
| Oozham | Gandhian Krishnan Nair | ||
| Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi | Keshavadas | ||
| 1989 | Devadas | Unnithan | |
| Naduvazhikal | Ananthan | ||
| Mudra | IG Joseph Chacko | ||
| Jaathakam | Prof Ramachandran | ||
| Chanakyan | IG Gopalakrisha Panicker | ||
| Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Brigadier R.K.Menon | ||
| The News | Surendran Menon |
1990s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Medayil Ittichan | |
| Samrajyam | IG Balakrishnan | ||
| Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary | Fr.Franics | ||
| Nammude Naadu | Krishna Menon | ||
| Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Velappan | ||
| 1991 | Abhayam | ||
| 1992 | Champakulam Thachan | Mootha Asari | |
| Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Sankara Pilla | ||
| Kudumbasametham | Raghava Kurup | Kerala State Film Award – Special Jury Award | |
| Kunjikuruvi | Fr. Francis | ||
| 1993 | Ottayadipathakal | Bhaskara Menon | |
| Yaadhavam | Vishwanatha Menon | ||
| Aayirappara | Pappi | ||
| Ekalavyan | Sreedharan | ||
| Thalamura | Mundakyal Markose | ||
| 1994 | Varanamaalyam | Varma | |
| Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji | Hajiyar | ||
| Gothram | Keshavan Master | ||
| 1995 | Simhavalan Menon | Menon | |
| Manthrikante Pravu | Vasudevan | ||
| Prayikkara Pappan | Shankunny | ||
| Samudhayam | Ibrahim Mooppan | ||
| 1997 | The Good Boys | Prathapa Varma | |
| Varnapakittu | Pakalomattom Itty | ||
| Moksham | |||
| 1998 | Harthal | Imam Thangalupappa | |
| Aakhosham | Geevarghese Punookkaran | ||
| Samaantharangal | Minister | ||
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | Thangal | |
| Onnaamvattam Kandappol | Prabhakara Varma | ||
| Garshom | Madhavankutti Mash | ||
| Stalin Sivadas | Comrade Krishnan Nair | ||
| Ezhupunna Tharakan | Ezhupunna Owtha Tharakan |
2000s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sharja To Sharja | Justice Vishwanathan Kartha | |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Vasumathi's grandfather | |
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | Govindamenon | |
| Naran | Valiya Nambiar | ||
| Thaskara Veeran | Arakkalam Paili | ||
| 2006 | Rashtram | Maliyekkal Ousephachen | |
| Raavanan | Chief Minister | ||
| 2007 | Balyam | Swamiji | |
| Hallo | Bada Bhai | ||
| Panthaya Kozhi | Abdu Ravuthar | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Viswanatha Menon | |
| Robo | Madhavan | ||
| Madampi | Judge | ||
| Aayudham | Thangal | ||
| Kanal Kannadi | Sidharthamenon | ||
| 2009 | Thirunnakkara Perumal | Mathai | |
| Passenger | TV Channel Chairman |
2010s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Brahmasthram | Chief Minister | |
| Chithrakuzhal | Charu's grandfather | ||
| Sahasram | Minister Sreekanthan | ||
| Patham Adhyayam | Ananda Varma | ||
| Kaaryasthan | Kizhakkedathu Krishnawarrier | ||
| 2011 | Daivathinte Kaiyoppu | Kariya | |
| Umma | |||
| Lucky Jokers | Valiya Thampuran | ||
| August 15 | Dr.John | ||
| 2012 | Pratheekshayode | ||
| Spirit | Captain Nambiar | ||
| Prabhuvinte Makkal | Prabhu | ||
| Mazhavillinattam Vare | |||
| 2013 | Mahatma Ayyankali | Ootath Parameshwaran Pilla | |
| Geethaanjali | Babychayan | ||
| Manikya Thamburatiyum Christmas Carolum | Pathrose | ||
| White Paper | Psychiatrist | ||
| 72 Model | Kuttan Pilla | ||
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | Soya Sahib | |
| John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu | Korah | ||
| Nelumbo | |||
| Iniyum Ethra Dooram | |||
| Snehamulloral Koodeyullappol | Grandfather | ||
| Little Superman | |||
| Ettekaal Second | Menon | ||
| Raktharakshassu | |||
| Parayan Baaki Vechathu | |||
| Avarude Veedu | |||
| The Dolphins | Achankuttichan | ||
| 2015 | Cinema @ PWD Rest House | ||
| Kukkiliyar | Prof. Bhaskaran | ||
| Uthara Chemmeen | |||
| Aashamsakalode Anna | Home Minister Punnakkadan | ||
| Ammakkoru Tharattu | Poet Joseph Pushpavanam | ||
| Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander | Balakrishnan | ||
| Kidney Biriyani | |||
| Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum | |||
| 2016 | Celebration | ||
| 2017 | Swayam | Shankaran Vaidyar | |
| Vedham | |||
| Eliyammachiyude Aadhyathe Christmas | |||
| Basheerinte Premalekhanam | |||
| Valapottukal | Valiya Ustad | ||
| Next Token Number | |||
| Neravam | |||
| 2018 | Dust Bin | ||
| My School | |||
| Sthaanam | Alexander | ||
| Velakkari Aayi Irundhalum Ni En Mohavally | |||
| 2019 | Oru Yamandan Premakadha | Grandfather | 400th film |
| Vishudha Pushthakam | |||
| Children's Park | |||
| Magic Moments |
2020s edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | One | Prof. Vasudeva Panicker | Cameo |
| Neeravam | |||
| 2022 | PK Rosy | ||
| Run Kalyani | Father |
Hindi films edit
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Saat Hindustani | Shubodh Sanyal | |
| 2005 | Chakachak | Chadu Baba | |
| 2017 | Maiya | Dadaji |
Tamil films edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Pandi Durai | |
| 2009 | Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan | Viswanathan |
As director edit
| Year | Film | Starring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Priya | Madhu, Jayabharathi | Won Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film |
| 1971 | Sindooracheppu | Madhu, Jayabharathi | Won Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film |
| 1972 | Sathi | Madhu, Jayabharathi | |
| 1974 | Manyasree Viswamithran | Madhu, Sheela | |
| 1974 | Neelakannukal | Madhu, Jayabharathi | |
| 1975 | Akkaldaama | Madhu, Srividya | |
| 1975 | Kaamam Krodham Moham | Madhu, Jayabharathi | |
| 1976 | Theekkanal | Madhu, Srividya | Remade in four languages |
| 1976 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | Madhu, Thikkurissy | |
| 1977 | Aaraadhana | Madhu, Sharada | |
| 1986 | Oru Yugasandhya | Madhu, Srividya | |
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | Madhu, Prem Nazir |
As producer edit
- Sathi (1972)
- Manyasree Vishwamithran (1974)
- Akkaldaama (1975)
- Kaamam Krodham Moham (1975)
- Kaithappoo (1978)
- Asthamayam (1978)
- Prabhaathasandhya (1979)
- Shudhikalasham (1979)
- Vaiki Vanna Vasantham (1980)
- Grihalakshmi (1981)
- Archana Teacher (1981)
- Njaan Ekananu(1982)
- Rathilayam (1983)
- Udayam Padinjaru (1986)
- Mini(1995)
As playback singer edit
- Sahakarikkatte Sahaja (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ariyoo (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ramananeeyennil (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
In television edit
| Year | Title | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yudham | Malayalam | DD Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Kadamattathu Kathanar | Malayalam | Asianet |
| 2006 | Dial 100 | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2007 | Daya | Malayalam | Kairali TV |
| 2008-2009 | Sivasakthi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2008 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| 2011 | Missamma | Telugu | MAA TV |
| 2011 | Alavuddinte Albuthavilakku | Malayalam | Asianet |
| 2013 | Chandralekha | Malayalam | Asianet |
| Nirakoottu | Malayalam | Kairali TV | |
| Nirapakkitu | Malayalam | Media One | |
| Sathyameva Jayathe | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| 2013-2014 | Avakashikal | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2014 | Mohakkadal | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2015 | Sundari | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Meghasandesham | Malayalam | Kairali TV | |
| Ival Yamuna | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2016 | Sagaram Sakshi | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2017 | Eeran Nilavu | Malayalam | Flowers TV |
| Aparichitha | Malayalam | Amrita TV | |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars season 2 (as Judge) |
Malayalam | Asianet |
References edit
- ^ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (13 September 2012). "Madhavan Nair: An actor for all seasons". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Kurian, Vinson (17 February 2013). "Actor Madhu counts a lot more than two syllables". Business Line. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Madhu - Biography". Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Madhu Actor - MSIdb". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Madhu (Actor) - Malayalam Movie & Music Database". M3db. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Madhu filmography". Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Makers release statement regarding Neelavelicham songs copyright claims". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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