Kavya Madhavan
Biography
Kavya Madhavan is a former Indian actress born on September 19, 1984, in Nileshwaram, Kerala, India. She acted primarily in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. Madhavan began her career as a child artist in the 1991 film Pookkalam Varavayi. She later established herself as a leading lady in the successful 1999 film Chandranudikkunna Dikhil, appearing opposite Dileep. During the late 1990s and 2000s, she became a popular heroine in Malayalam cinema, specifically in romances and family dramas. Her filmography includes Madhura Nombarakattu, Mazhamegha Pravukal, Meesa Madhavan, Perumazhakkalam, Kochi Rajavu, Classmates, and Anandabhadram. According to The Movie Database, she has 67 known credits.
Career overview
Kavya Madhavan is a former Indian actress born on September 19, 1984, in Nileshwaram, Kerala, India. She acted predominantly in Malayalam films and appeared in a small number of Tamil films. Madhavan began her career as a child artist in the 1991 film Pookkalam Varavayi. She later established herself as a leading lady in the 1999 film Chandranudikkunna Dikhil, starring opposite Dileep, which achieved significant success.
During the late 1990s and 2000s, Madhavan became one of the most popular heroines in Malayalam cinema, where she was recognized for her charm and natural acting. She is noted for her screen presence and her roles in romances and family dramas. Her filmography includes several iconic titles such as Madhura Nombarakattu from 2000, Mazhamegha Pravukal and Meesa Madhavan from 2002, Perumazhakkalam from 2004, Kochi Rajavu from 2005, and Classmates from 2006. She also appeared in the film Anandabhadram. According to The Movie Database, she has 67 known credits for her work in acting.
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Full Filmography
68 titles- Akashvani (2016) as Vani Aakash
- Once Again (2016) as Devi
- She Taxi (2015) as Devayani
- 5 Sundarikal (2013) as Gowri
- Lokpal (2013) as Dr. Geetha
- Players (2013)
- Breaking News Live (2013) as Nayana
- Bavuttiyude Namathil (2012) as Vanaja
- China Town (2011) as Rosamma
- Venicile Vyapari (2011) as Ammu
- Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku (2011) as Sumangala
- Khaddama (2011) as Aswathi
- Christian Brothers (2011) as Meenakshi
- Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011) as Mary Vargese / Sulekha
- Paappi Appachaa (2010) as Annie
- Banaras (2009) as Amritha
- Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009) as Ancy Philippose
- Sadhu Miranda (2008)
- Twenty 20 (2008) as Ancy
- Madambi (2008) as Jayalakshmi
- Kangaroo (2007) as Jancy
- Inspector Garud (2007) as Sub Collector Sethulakshmi
- Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007) as Nadiya Methar / Nadira Methar
- Athisayan (2007) as Maya
- Four Women (2007)
- Classmates (2006) as Thara Kurup
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Chandni
- Lion (2006) as Sharika
- Vaasthavam (2006) as Sumithra
- Chakkara Muthu (2006) as Anitha
- Vadakkumnadhan (2006) as Bhama
- Iruvattam Manavatti (2005) as Bhumika
- Kadha (2005) as Meera
- Anandabhadram (2005) as Bhadra
- Kochi Rajavu (2005) as Aswathy (Achu)
- Annorikkal (2005) as Ponnu
- Seelabathi (2005) as Seelabathi
- Aparichithan (2004) as Meenakshi
- Runway (2004) as Gopika
- Greetings (2004) as Sheethal
- Perumazhakkalam (2004) as Ganga
- Pulival Kalyanam (2003) as Ganga
- Vellithira (2003) as Pankajam
- Thilakkam (2003) as Ammu
- Sadanandante Samayam (2003) as Sumangala
- Gaurisankaram (2003) as Gauri
- Mizhi Randilum (2003) as Bhadra/ Bhama
- Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002) as Gopika Rajashekhara Varma
- Meesa Madhavan (2002) as Rukmini
- Onnaman (2002) as Raziya
- En Mana Vaanil (2002) as Thilaga
- Jeevan Masai (2001) as Manjari
- Dhosth (2001) as Geethu
- Kasi (2001) as Lakshmi
- Rakshasa Rajavu (2001) as Daisy
- Madhuranombarakattu (2000) as Sunaina
- Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) as Celine
- Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000) as Maya
- Darling Darling (2000) as Padmaja Warrier
- Thenkasipattanam (2000) as Devootty
- Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999) as Radha
- Bhoothakkannadi (1997) as Meenu
- Bhoothakkannadi (1997)
- Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997) as Anjali
- Oral Mathram (1997) as Gopika Menon
- Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997) as Dhanya
- Pavam I. A. Ivachan (1994) as Sara
- Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) as School girl
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What movies or TV shows is Kavya Madhavan best known for?
Kavya Madhavan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including China Town (2011), Paappi Appachaa (2010), Runway (2004), Meesa Madhavan (2002).
When and where was Kavya Madhavan born?
Kavya Madhavan was born on September 19, 1984 in Nileshwaram, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Kavya Madhavan have?
Kavya Madhavan has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2016.
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Kavya Madhavan is a former Indian actress born on September 19, 1984, in Nileshwaram, Kerala, India. She acted primarily in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. Madhavan began her career as a child artist in the 1991 film Pookkalam Varavayi. She later established herself as a leading lady in the successful 1999 film C...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Meesa Madhavan (2002) as Rukmini — aged about 17
- Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000) as Celine — aged about 15
- Bhoothakkannadi (1997) as Meenu — aged about 12
- Bhoothakkannadi (1997) — aged about 12
- Runway (2004) as Gopika — aged about 19
- Dhosth (2001) as Geethu — aged about 16
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