Rajesh Madhavan

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Rajesh Madhavan
Born (1986-11-03) 3 November 1986 (age 37)
Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • assistant director
  • casting director
Years active2016–present

Rajesh Madhavan (born 3 November 1986) is an Indian actor and assistant director who works in Malayalam cinema. [1] Rajesh made his acting debut in 2016 with a supporting role in Maheshinte Prathikaaram . [2] He started his career as an assistant director in the industry with Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). [3] He is recognized for his works as actor and creative director for the film Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam [4] and his role as Manaf in Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham in 2021. [5] He is making his directorial debut with an upcoming film titled Pennum Porattum.

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Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Assistant director

YearFilm
2017 Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum [3]
2019 Kumbalangi Nights

Actor

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram Cycle boy
2017 Mayanadi Member of film crew
Thrissivaperoor Kliptham
2018 Street Lights Sales boy in shop
2019 Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Vinu
2020 Trance
2021 Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham Manaf Khan
Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam Mani
Minnal Murali P.C. Shinoj
2022Hawk’s MuffinAlien person [6]
Archana 31 Not Out
Naaradan Cameraman Manu
Nna Thaan Case Kodu Sureshan Kaavaunthazhe
1744 White Alto
2023 Christy Shelly [7]
Kallanum Bhagavathiyum [8]
Madanolsavam Shankaran Namboodiri [9]
Neelavelicham Kuthiravattam Pappu [10]
Journey of Love 18+ [11]
2024 Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha Sureshan Kaavunthazhe [12]
Grrr [13]
TBA HerTBA [14]

Casting director

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