Kavya Madhavan
Date of birth: 1984-09-19
Place of birth: Nileshwaram, Kerala, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: കാവ്യ മാധവൻ
Biography
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.
Movie Credits
Mizhi Randilum
2003-10-31
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Jeevan Masai
2001-01-01
In a village, an Ayurvedic doctor is famous for predicting people's death by feeling the pulse of th
Annorikkal
2005-02-18
Christian Brothers
2011-10-03
When the daughter of a minister gets kidnapped, Christy is called upon to rescue her. Although he ma
Seelabathi
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Khaddama
2011-01-01
A woman from a town in Kerala gets married to a hoodlum who promises her a good life. However, the s
Gaurisankaram
2003-12-25
Due to unforeseen circumstances, childhood sweethearts Gauri and Sankaran get separated. However, th
Four Women
2007-11-02
A drama centered around four women at Kuttanad in Kerala's Alappuzha district.
Vellaripravinte Changathi
2011-12-29
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Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
2009-07-09
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Bavuttiyude Namathil
2012-12-21
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Breaking News Live
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Vadakkumnadhan
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Lokpal
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5 Sundarikal
2013-06-21
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Anandabhadram
2005-11-03
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China Town
2011-04-04
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Players
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Venicile Vyapari
2011-12-16
Pavithran, a police constable, has been assigned to investigate the murder of union leader Ajayan. H
Paappi Appachaa
2010-04-14
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Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku
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Madambi
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Classmates
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Vellithira
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Perumazhakkalam
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Sadhu Miranda
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Rakshasa Rajavu
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Bhoothakkannadi
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Oral Mathram
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Aparichithan
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Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006-03-02
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Onnaman
2002-05-12
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Darling Darling
2000-01-30
Kochu Kurup and Aniyankutty fall in love with the same girl. When Aniyankutty comes to know that she
Kasi
2001-11-14
Life of a blind person and his sufferings because of cruel people who exploit his weakness. The rema
Vaasthavam
2006-11-10
Driven by the responsibility of supporting his poor family, Balachandran makes a decision to marry a
Meesa Madhavan
2002-07-04
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Thenkasipattanam
2000-12-02
Kannan is in love with his childhood friend Meenakshi but keeps it a secret from his beloved friend
She Taxi
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Kochi Rajavu
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Inspector Garud
2007-01-29
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Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
2007-07-27
When a television reporter, a shooter and a dancer get murdered on a train, an encounter specialist
Madhuranombarakattu
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Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
1997-09-16
Meenakshi who is confused between the word her father had given to Akhilachandran and her love.
Runway
2004-04-25
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Pulival Kalyanam
2003-12-25
Hari's and Ganga's mobile phones got exchanged accidently and they started getting misleading calls.
Dhosth
2001-08-16
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Chandranudikkunna Dikhil
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Kangaroo
2007-12-21
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Iruvattam Manavatti
2005-04-20
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Irattakuttikalude Achan
1997-05-18
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Thilakkam
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Sadanandante Samayam
2003-05-02
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Chakkara Muthu
2006-09-17
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Akashvani
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Twenty 20
2008-05-11
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Once Again
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Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal
2000-02-15
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Pookkalam Varavayi
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Greetings
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Athisayan
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Banaras
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Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam
2000-01-01
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Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan
2002-04-05
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Lion
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Bhoothakkannadi
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En Mana Vaanil
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Kadha
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