Madhu Wariar

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Born (1976-07-05) 5 July 1976 (age 47)
NationalityIndian
Alma mater Sainik School Kazhakootam
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Years active2004 – present
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Madhu Warrier (born 5 July 1976), professionally credited as Madhu Wariar, is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his roles in Malayalam films. He produced the films Swantham Lekhakan (2009) and Mayamohini (2012). He is the elder brother of actress Manju Warrier. He directed the film Lalitham Sundaram which was later released in 2022. [1]

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Family and early life

Born in Nagercoli, Tamil Nadu, he is the son of Madhava Warrier, an accountant, and Girija Warrier, a housewife. He is the elder brother of actress Manju Warrier. [2] His family hails from Pullu, Thrissur. [3] He is attended Sainik School Kazhakootam. He worked in The Leela, Mumbai and Disney Cruise Lines before joining the film industry. He is married to Anu Warrier. The couple have one daughter.

Career

Warrier made his acting debut with a lead role in the Malayalam film The Campus. [4] Since then, he has acted in over 20 films. He along with filmmaker P. Sukumar own a production house named Color Factory. He has produced two films, Swantham Lekhakan and Mayamohini . He directed the film Lalitham Sundaram.

Filmography

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References

  1. "Madhu Warrier speaks about the release of his film". Times of India. 19 July 2021.
  2. "Manju embraces the pen, with élan". Malayala Manorama. 4 October 2013. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013.
  3. "Manju Warrier: Lesser known facts". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. "Campus call". The Hindu . 5 April 2004. Archived from the original on 5 July 2004. Retrieved 29 February 2012.