Madhavi

Acting

Madhavi

Born

1941-01-01 (85)

Place of birth

Singapore

Known for

Acting

Credits

18 titles

Madhavi Krishnan (born 1941) is a Singaporean dancer and actress who appeared predominantly in Tamil cinema during the 1960s. After studying Kathakali and Bharatanatyam dance in Chennai, Madhavi made her film debut in 1963 in Aayiram Kalathu Payir, introduced by comedian actor T.S. Durairaj. She portrayed varied roles with leading stars and earned herself a respectable place in the Tamil film world with her acting prowess and charisma. Madhavi made history being the first and only artiste from Singapore in the 1960s, a milestone not repeated for another 30 years. She worked with top actors and actresses of the Tamil film world, including MGR, Asokan, and Nagesh. She was paired opposite Nages…

Known for

Film credits

1960s · 18 titles

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Devaki goes missing, leaving behind her husband Ravi and her only child, Amudha. Sugana tries to impress Ravi but he falls for Rangitham, who saves Amudha from robbers and takes care of her.

Amma Enge

1964

Aayirathil Oruvan poster
5.8

Enslaved convicts for treason plan escape but get caught by pirates and work for them before gaining their support and fighting back their country's authoritarian rule.

Aayirathil Oruvan

1965

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NR

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Penne Nee Vaazhga

1967

Anbu Vazhi poster
7.0

Sadanand, a successful businessman, has two business partners, Nithyanand and Murthy. Things take an unexpected turn when Murthy murders Sadanand out of greed.

Anbu Vazhi

1968

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5.3

Jeeva decides to protect Kala Devi who joins a circus company after her father's death as she inherits enormous wealth and has a threat to her life.

Parakkum Paavai

1966

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Gopalsamy and Kanagam are a married couple, who get separated as Kanagam's father is falsely accused of murdering Gopalsamy's father. However, years later the couple's son sets out to reunite them.

Idhu Sathiyam

1963

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Shyamala, a young woman, and her father try to find of an ideal life partner for her. Worried about her marriage, the father falls ill and therefore, Shyamala introduces him to Kantan, a young man.

Kumari Penn

1966

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Sundaram marries Jaya, an orphaned girl, against the wishes of his family. When he leaves the city to get a new job, his family members torture his wife.

Nee!

1965

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Three childhood friends take divergent career paths after growing up. Their lives intersect again when one of them gets kidnapped.

Naam Moovar

1966

Athey Kangal poster
7.0

After four brothers get killed in succession, Vimalanathan and his niece, Susila, are the sole survivors. So, Bhaskar, Susila's lover, tries to find the stalker who is hunting his lover's family.

Athey Kangal

1967

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6.0

Murugappa is a small time farm labourer living in a village with his widowed sister, Gangamma. He often questions the landlord's authority which results in frequent clashes with him and his family.

Periya Idathu Pen

1963

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NR

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Uyir Mel Aasai

1967

Panakkara Kudumbam poster
4.0

Despite being his daughter, Rani is not allowed to acknowledge Muthiah as her father. She works in his office and falls in love with a co-worker, but Muthiah opposes their relationship.

Panakkara Kudumbam

1964

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In a distant village in Tamil Nadu, a young man and woman fall in love and decide to live together. However, unbeknownst to them, a series of troubles await them and their family.

Aayiram Kalathu Payir

1963

Anbe Vaa poster
7.0

A rich man decides to take a vacation after working for two years straight. However, upon arrival, he is shocked to find that his caretaker, Krishnaiah, is missing after renting his Shimla bungalow.

Anbe Vaa

1966

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A wealthy man son gets lost at a very young age. His father searches for him in vain and dies after few years. Years later, 3 men come up to the palace claiming they are the lost son. The story unfolds as to who is the real lost son.

Naan

1967

Enga Veettu Pillai poster
7.2

Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whiplash. To escape from his punishments, Ramu leaves his house and his look-alike replaces him. Enga Veettu Pillai is a remake of NTR’s Ramudu Bheemudu 1963 Telugu movie. Both are directed by same director Tapi Chanakya

Enga Veettu Pillai

1965

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7.0

Before dying, a king requests Vijayan, a righteous man, to be his successor. But a minister in the king's court also wants to occupy the throne and decides to kill Vijayan.

Arasa Kattalai

1967