Kavya Madhavan
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Kavya Madhavan (born September 19, 1984) is a Malayalam actress celebrated for her expressive performances, graceful screen presence, and memorable roles in family dramas and romances. She made her debut as a child artist in Pookkalam Varavayi (1991) and established herself as a leading lady with Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999), opposite Dileep, which became a huge success. Through the late ’90s and 2000s, Kavya became one of the most popular heroines of Malayalam cinema, known for her natural acting and charm. Her iconic films include Mazhamegha Pravukal (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Madhura Nombarakattu (2000), Kochi Rajavu (2005), Classmates (2006), Perumazhakkalam (2004), Anandabhadram (2005), Lion (2006), Madampi (2008), and Gaddama (2011). She was often paired with Dileep, and their onscreen chemistry produced several blockbusters. Kavya has received two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress :- for Perumazhakkalam (2004) and Gaddama (2011). The latter performance, as a migrant worker in the Middle East, is widely regarded as one of her finest. She has also won multiple Filmfare Awards and Asianet Film Awards. Though she stepped back from films after her marriage to actor Dileep in 2016, Kavya Madhavan remains one of the most beloved actresses in Malayalam cinema history, remembered for her warmth, elegance, and deeply emotional portrayals.
Known for
Credits
China Town (2011)
as Rosamma
Bhoothakkannadi (1997)
as Meenu
Bavuttiyude Namathil (2012)
as Vanaja
Jeevan Masai (2001)
as Manjari
Aparichithan (2004)
as Meenakshi
Venicile Vyapari (2011)
as Ammu
Runway (2004)
as Gopika
Akashvani (2016)
as Vani Aakash
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
as Celine
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
as Gopika Rajashekhara Varma
Lokpal (2013)
as Dr. Geetha
Dhosth (2001)
as Geethu
Paappi Appachaa (2010)
as Annie
Madhuranombarakattu (2000)
as Sunaina
5 Sundarikal (2013)
as Gowri
Sadhu Miranda (2008)
Actor
Iruvattam Manavatti (2005)
as Bhumika
Pulival Kalyanam (2003)
as Ganga
Players (2013)
Actor
Kangaroo (2007)
as Jancy
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
as Anjali
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
as Maya
Greetings (2004)
as Sheethal
Kadha (2005)
as Meera
Vellithira (2003)
as Pankajam
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku (2011)
as Sumangala
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Ancy
Khaddama (2011)
as Aswathi
Gaurisankaram (2003)
as Gauri
Christian Brothers (2011)
as Meenakshi
Meesa Madhavan (2002)
as Rukmini
Madambi (2008)
as Jayalakshmi
Anandabhadram (2005)
as Bhadra
Kasi (2001)
as Lakshmi
Inspector Garud (2007)
as Sub Collector Sethulakshmi
Classmates (2006)
as Thara Kurup
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
as Radha
Onnaman (2002)
as Raziya
Thilakkam (2003)
as Ammu
Athisayan (2007)
as Maya
Thenkasipattanam (2000)
as Devootty
Sadanandante Samayam (2003)
as Sumangala
Rakshasa Rajavu (2001)
as Daisy
Once Again (2016)
as Devi
Lion (2006)
as Sharika
Kochi Rajavu (2005)
as Aswathy (Achu)
Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
as School girl
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
as Chandni
Perumazhakkalam (2004)
as Ganga
Vaasthavam (2006)
as Sumithra
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007)
as Nadiya Methar / Nadira Methar
Vadakkumnadhan (2006)
as Bhama
Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011)
as Mary Vargese / Sulekha
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
as Ancy Philippose
Darling Darling (2000)
as Padmaja Warrier
Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)
as Dhanya
Oral Mathram (1997)
as Gopika Menon
Chakkara Muthu (2006)
as Anitha
Breaking News Live (2013)
as Nayana
Four Women (2007)
Actor
En Mana Vaanil (2002)
as Thilaga
Banaras (2009)
as Amritha
Annorikkal (2005)
as Ponnu
Mizhi Randilum (2003)
as Bhadra/ Bhama
She Taxi (2015)
as Devayani
Pavam I. A. Ivachan (1994)
as Sara
Seelabathi (2005)
as Seelabathi