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