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
Jeevan Masai (2001)
as Manjari
Bhoothakkannadi (1997)
as Meenu
Players (2013)
Actor
Aparichithan (2004)
as Meenakshi
Iruvattam Manavatti (2005)
as Bhumika
5 Sundarikal (2013)
as Gowri
Twenty 20 (2008)
as Ancy
Meesa Madhavan (2002)
as Rukmini
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006)
as Chandni
Venicile Vyapari (2011)
as Ammu
Classmates (2006)
as Thara Kurup
Chakkara Muthu (2006)
as Anitha
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham (2009)
as Ancy Philippose
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997)
as Anjali
Sadanandante Samayam (2003)
as Sumangala
Thenkasipattanam (2000)
as Devootty
Akashvani (2016)
as Vani Aakash
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan (2002)
as Gopika Rajashekhara Varma
Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
as Celine
Lokpal (2013)
as Dr. Geetha
Bavuttiyude Namathil (2012)
as Vanaja
Anandabhadram (2005)
as Bhadra
Perumazhakkalam (2004)
as Ganga
Thilakkam (2003)
as Ammu
Kangaroo (2007)
as Jancy
Athisayan (2007)
as Maya
Vadakkumnadhan (2006)
as Bhama
Once Again (2016)
as Devi
China Town (2011)
as Rosamma
Khaddama (2011)
as Aswathi
Runway (2004)
as Gopika
Greetings (2004)
as Sheethal
Vellithira (2003)
as Pankajam
Lion (2006)
as Sharika
Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam (2000)
as Maya
Sadhu Miranda (2008)
Actor
Kadha (2005)
as Meera
Kasi (2001)
as Lakshmi
Paappi Appachaa (2010)
as Annie
Dhosth (2001)
as Geethu
Pavam I. A. Ivachan (1994)
as Sara
Inspector Garud (2007)
as Sub Collector Sethulakshmi
Madhuranombarakattu (2000)
as Sunaina
Kochi Rajavu (2005)
as Aswathy (Achu)
Vellaripravinte Changathi (2011)
as Mary Vargese / Sulekha
Pulival Kalyanam (2003)
as Ganga
Gaurisankaram (2003)
as Gauri
Rakshasa Rajavu (2001)
as Daisy
Onnaman (2002)
as Raziya
She Taxi (2015)
as Devayani
Christian Brothers (2011)
as Meenakshi
Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
as School girl
Annorikkal (2005)
as Ponnu
Mizhi Randilum (2003)
as Bhadra/ Bhama
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999)
as Radha
Banaras (2009)
as Amritha
Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)
as Dhanya
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri (2007)
as Nadiya Methar / Nadira Methar
Darling Darling (2000)
as Padmaja Warrier
Madambi (2008)
as Jayalakshmi
Vaasthavam (2006)
as Sumithra
Four Women (2007)
Actor
Breaking News Live (2013)
as Nayana
Oral Mathram (1997)
as Gopika Menon
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku (2011)
as Sumangala
En Mana Vaanil (2002)
as Thilaga
Seelabathi (2005)
as Seelabathi