Madhu filmography
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 in 2008
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
Madhu has acted in nearly 400 films in various languages in the span of 59 years.[4][5][6]
1960s
1970s
1980s
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | One | Prof. Vasudeva Panicker | Cameo |
| Neeravam | |||
| 2022 | PK Rosy | ||
| Run Kalyani | Father | ||
Hindi films
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Saat Hindustani | Shubodh Sanyal | |
| 2005 | Chakachak | Chadu Baba | |
| 2017 | Maiya | Dadaji | |
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Dharma Durai | Pandi Durai | |
| 2009 | Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan | Viswanathan | |
As director
| 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
- 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
- Sahakarikkatte Sahaja (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ariyoo (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
- Ramananeeyennil (Bit) ... Ramanan (1967)
In television
| 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
- 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.
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