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.

Madhu

Acting Born September 23, 1933 Gowrishapattom, Trivandrum, Travancore

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

Lal Salam

Self

Mortuary

Adv. Krishnadas

Twenty 20

Rtd. Justice Vishwanatha Menon

Lucky Jokers

Valiya Thampuran

Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha

Raja

Rathilayam

Oru Yamandan Premakadha

Lallu's and Paappi's Grandfather (Cameo Appearance)

Chanakyan

DIG K. Gopalakrishna Pillai

Padayottam

Devan

Yaadhavam

Viswanatha Menon

Brahmasthram

C.M

Hridhayathinte Nirangal