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Kavya Madhavan
Nileshwaram, Kerala, India
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 roma…
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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.
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2016
Once Again
Movie Devi
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2016
Akashvani
Movie Vani Aakash
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2015
She Taxi
Movie Devayani
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2013
5 Sundarikal
Movie Gowri
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2013
Players
Movie
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2013
Lokpal
Movie Dr. Geetha
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2013
Breaking News Live
Movie Nayana
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2012
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Movie Vanaja
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2011
Vellaripravinte Changathi
Movie Mary Vargese / Sulekha
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2011
Venicile Vyapari
Movie Ammu
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2011
Christian Brothers
Movie Meenakshi
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2011
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku
Movie Sumangala
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2011
China Town
Movie Rosamma
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2011
Khaddama
Movie Aswathi
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2010
Paappi Appachaa
Movie Annie
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2009
Ee Pattanathil Bhootham
Movie Ancy Philippose
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2009
Banaras
Movie Amritha
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2008
Madambi
Movie Jayalakshmi
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2008
Twenty 20
Movie Ancy
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2008
Sadhu Miranda
Movie
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2007
Kangaroo
Movie Jancy
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2007
Four Women
Movie
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2007
Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri
Movie Nadiya Methar / Nadira Methar
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2007
Athisayan
Movie Maya
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2007
Inspector Garud
Movie Sub Collector Sethulakshmi
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2006
Vaasthavam
Movie Sumithra
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2006
Chakkara Muthu
Movie Anitha
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2006
Classmates
Movie Thara Kurup
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2006
Vadakkumnadhan
Movie Bhama
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2006
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
Movie Chandni
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2006
Lion
Movie Sharika
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2005
Seelabathi
Movie Seelabathi
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2005
Anandabhadram
Movie Bhadra
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2005
Kadha
Movie Meera
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2005
Kochi Rajavu
Movie Aswathy (Achu)
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2005
Iruvattam Manavatti
Movie Bhumika
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2005
Annorikkal
Movie Ponnu
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2004
Perumazhakkalam
Movie Ganga
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2004
Aparichithan
Movie Meenakshi
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2004
Runway
Movie Gopika
