Rajesh Madhavan | |
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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.
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film |
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2017 | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum [3] |
2019 | Kumbalangi Nights |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | ||
2022 | Hawk’s Muffin | Alien 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 | Her† | TBA | [14] |
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