Madhu Guruswamy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 May 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
Madhu Guruswamy is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema in addition to a few Telugu and Tamil films. [1] [2] [3] [4]
After taking acting lessons at Abhinaya Tharanga, Guruswamy spent a few years in theater. [1] He was very fond of theater work and did several stage shows, while starting his career as a theater actor.
Guruswamy's first movie was Deadly-2 (2010), in which he also worked as an assistant director.[ citation needed ] His role in Bhajarangi (2013) [5] brought him into the limelight, and his movies thereafter made his position stronger in the film industry, moreso after the blockbuster film Mufti (2017). [6]
Guruswamy made his Telugu debut with Saakshyam (2018) and his Tamil debut with Pathu Thala (2023). The latter was a remake of Mufti , and Guruswamy reprised his role. His next Telugu film was the Prabhas-starrer Salaar (2023), in which he played the antagonist. [7] He then teamed up with Mufti director Narthan for Bhairathi Ranagal , the sequel of Mufti. [8]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | Kencha | Also assistant director | [1] |
| 2012 | Chingari | Vinesh Malhotra | [1] | |
| Jaanu | Sangamesh | [1] | ||
| 2013 | Bhajarangi | Manthravadhi | [5] | |
| 2015 | Vajrakaya | Hujoor | ||
| 2016 | Jai Maruti 800 | Veerappa | [9] [10] | |
| 2017 | Mufti | Singa | [11] [12] [13] | |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Guruswami | Telugu film | [14] [15] |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Singa | Tamil film | |
| Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Hazare | Telugu film | [16] | |
| 2024 | Bhairathi Ranagal | Singa | ||
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IIFA Festival Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Vajrakaya | Nominated | [17] |