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T. P. Madhavan

T. P. Madhavan
Madhavan in 2015
Born(1935-11-07)7 November 1935
Died9 October 2024(2024-10-09) (aged 88)
Kollam, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film producer
  • Journalist
Years active1975–2016
SpouseGirija Menon
Children2 (incl. (Raja Krishna Menon)
Parents
  • Dr. N. P. Pillai
  • Saraswathi
Relatives

T. P. Madhavan (7 November 1935 – 9 October 2024) was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam films. He began acting at age 40 and appeared in over 600 films. Initially known for playing antagonistic roles, he transitioned to comedic roles and to character roles in his later career.

Early life

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Madhavan was born on 7 November 1935 in Trivandrum, Kingdom of Travancore, British India, as the eldest son of Dr. N. P. Pillai and Saraswathi. He had a brother, Narayanan, and a sister, Radhamani. His father served as the dean of the University of Kerala. Madhavan was the grandson of literary scholar P. K. Narayana Pillai and nephew of dramatist T. N. Gopinathan Nair.[1] He completed his post-graduation in sociology at Agra University.[2]

Madhavan briefly joined the Indian Army but left after six months due to a hand injury. He then began working as a journalist for The Indian Express in Bombay, earning a salary of Rs.175 per month. He later moved to Bangalore, where he joined an advertising agency with a higher salary of Rs.400. Eventually, he relocated to Kolkata, which paved the way for his entry into the film industry.[3]

Career

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Madhavan made his acting debut at age 40. Initially recognized for playing villainous roles, he later transitioned to comedic parts and eventually to character roles.[4] He was introduced to cinema while working in Kolkata, where he became friends with actor-director Madhu. At the time, Madhu was searching for an actress for his upcoming Malayalam directorial Priya (1970), and Madhavan assisted him in finding one. He later helped Madhu again during the shooting of Kaamam Krodham Moham (1975) and Akkaldaama (1975) in Bangalore. Madhavan made his film debut with small roles in these films. From then on, he began appearing in brief roles in Malayalam films. His first significant role came in Kalika (1980), directed by Balachandra Menon, where he portrayed a handicapped man.[3]

The 1980s and 1990s marked Madhavan's most prolific period in Malayalam cinema.[5] His other notable films include Kalikkalam, Nadodikkattu, Vietnam Colony, Sandesham, Lelam, Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu, Narasimham, Pappayude Swantham Appoos, Pulival Kalyanam, Ananthabhadram. He has also acted in Malayalam television serials. Over the course of his career, he has acted in more than 600 films.[4] He last appeared in the film Pretham Undu Sookshikkuka (2017).

Personal life

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He was married to Girija Menon, but their marriage ended in divorce. They have a son, Raja Krishna Menon and a daughter, Devika. His son is a film director in the Hindi film industry.[6][7] Madhavan served as the first general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AmmA) and was part of the organization for 10 years.[2]

He was residing in Ernakulam before relocating to Thiruvananthapuram, where he developed a urinary disease. Afterward, he went to an ashram in Haridwar but was hospitalized following a collapse.[3][8][9] Since 2015, Madhavan was residing in Gandhibhavan, an old age home in Pathanapuram, following a stroke.[4] In his later years, he suffered from memory loss. He died at a hospital in Kollam on 9 October 2024, at the age of 88.[5]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
1975 Akkaldaama
1975 Raagam Priest
Kaamam Krodham Moham
Pennpada DSP
Love Letter
Love Marriage Police officer
Chandanachola
Chief Guest
1976 Light House Bhaskaran Nair
Yakshagaanam
Chirikkudukka Gopalan Nair
Mohiniyaattam Nalini's husband
1977 Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere Dr. Kuttikrishnan
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana Pankajakshan
Jagadguru Aadisankaran Govinda Guru
Niraparayum Nilavilakkum
Anugraham Collector T. P. Madhavan
Samudram Police Inspector
Aparadhi Police Officer Kumaran
Satyavan Savithri
Aval Oru Devaalayam
1978 Nivedyam Advocate
Anubhoothikalude Nimisham
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil
Kalpavriksham Rani's father
Iniyum Puzhayozhukum Doctor
Aanakkalari
Sthree Oru Dukham
1979 Kalliyankattu Neeli Hippie
Agni Vyooham
Enikku Njaan Swantham Madhavankutty
Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Abdulla
Avalude Prathikaram
Aavesham
1980 Vaiki Vanna Vasantham
Sakthi Michael
Arangum Aniyarayum Robert
Ashwaradham James
Deepam Geetha's father
Aniyaatha Valakal Panikkar
1981 Thaaraavu Kunjappi
Archana Teacher
Kolilakkam
Panchapaandavar
Manassinte Theerthayathra Thomas Mathew
1983 Aana Mathachan
Prasnam Gurutharam
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
Shesham Kaazhchayil
1984 Uyarangalil Dr. Varghese
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla Sankunny Menon
1985 Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki
Eeran Sandhya Avarachan
Akalathe Ambili Menon
Guruji Oru Vaaku
Orikkal Oridathu
Gayathridevi Ente Amma
Manicheppu Thurannappol
1986 Koodanayum Kattu
Vivahithare Ithile
Icecream
Geetham
Sunil Vayassu 20 Sunil's father
Rareeram Man at the Bank
1987 Kaalam Maari Kadha Maari Mammali
Vrutham Prasad
Sruthi Pillai
Nadodikkattu MD Mohanakrishnan
Irupathaam Noottaandu
Nirabhedangal
Theertham Sudhakaran
Sarvakalashala Psychiatrist
Jaalakam Kurup Mash
Achuvettante Veedu Rugmini's brother
Adimakal Udamakal Minister
1988 Moonnam Mura Panikkar
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu Sreedharan
Mrithyunjayam
1989 Innale Swamy
1990 Marupuram Krishnanunni Menon
Vyooham Settu
Vachanam
Perumthachan
Thalayana Manthram Company Manager
Randam Varavu Public Prosecutor
Mukham Usha's father
Kalikkalam Thomas
1991 Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Pilla
Sandesam C.I. Kannan
Ulladakkam Doctor
Nettippattom
Kilukkam
Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal Lonappan
Cheppu Kilukkunna Changathi Bank Manager
Chanchattam G. Raveendranath
Apoorvam Chilar Chandran
Adayalam M.K. Keshavan
Kanalkattu
1992 Thiruthalvaadi
Vietnam Colony Krishnamurthy's Ammavan
Mahanagaram Hassan Rowther
Aham
Sooryamanasam
Kudumbasammetham
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1993 Bhoomi Geetham Driver Shivaraman
Maya Mayooram Raghupathi
Bhaagyavaan Security Guard
Journalist Minister
Avan Ananthapadmanabhan
Aalavattam
Thalamura
Jackpot
Vakkeel Vasudev Mathai
Sakshal Sreeman Chattunni Kaimal
1994 Rudraksham Appunni Nair
Chukkan Tehsildar
Varanamaalyam Govindan Nair
Sukham Sukhakaram
Manathe Kottaram Security Guard
Pingami News Paper Editor
Pavam I. A. Ivachan Koyikkal Balan Thampy
Manathe Vellitheru Underworld Don
Minnaram Doctor Peter
Avan Ananthapadmanabhan
1995 Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Thirumala Thommichan
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
Sakshyam Amavan
Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana Madhavan
Aksharam Madhava Menon
Punnaram Eradi
Agnidevan Kochammini's brother
Mazhayethum Munpe Narayanan Nair
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary Pothuval
1996 Madamma Electricity Board Engineer
1997 Superman Home Minister
Lelam Minister C. K. Balakrishnan
Katha Nayakan Krishna Menon
Janathipathyam IG Kaimal IPS
Aaraam Thampuran Pisharody
Mannadiar Penninnu Chenkotta Checkan Vakeel
Chandralekha
1998 Kaikudunna Nilavu Janardhanan
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu Judge
Sooryaputhran Vilwamangalam Thirumeni
Sundarakilladi
Kottaram Veetile Apputtan
Ayushman Bhava
Mayilpeelikkavu Thantrippadu
Kusruthi Kuruppu Narendran's Secretary
Daya Hussain
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu Police Sub Inspector
1999 The Godman
English Medium Headmaster
Pathram Harivamsilal Pannalal
Panchapandavar Kumaran Asan
Pallavur Devanarayanan
Friends Poonkulathu Damodara Menon
Ezhupunna Tharakan Justice Mahadevan
Stalin Sivadas Leader Harindran
2000 The Warrant Annie's father
Pilots Fr. Stephen Abraham
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum Madhavan
Narasimham Raman Nair
Sathyam Sivam Sundaram Hotelier
Madhuranombarakattu
Cover Story Retd. Head Constable Chandran Nair
Arayannangalude Veedu Neena's father
Thenkasipattanam Sangeetha's Uncle
2001 Kakkakuyil D.Y.S.P Madhava Varma
Raavanaprabhu Nambyar
Layam
Rakshasa Rajavu Ponnachan's brother
Nariman DGP Akhilesh Avasthi
Achaneyanenikkishtam Nambeeshan
One Man Show Dr. Chandradas
2002 Nammal Principal
Thandavam Warrier
Shivam Yasodharan
Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town Amar Baba Settu
Desam
Yathrakarude Sradhakku K.K. Karthikeyan
Kalyanaraman Ambattu Thampi's relative
2003 Choonda Gopalan
Gramaphone Mathachayan
Melvilasam Sariyanu Dr. Ananda Shankar
Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu Rosario
Pulival Kalyanam Ramesh's father
Manassinakkare Adv. Charles
Parinamam
2004 Ennittum
Udayam
Vismayathumbathu Hospital Patient
Chathikkatha Chanthu Sathyan
Wanted Politician
Natturajavu Secretary
Black
Vesham Judge
2005 Anandabhadram Ramunni Nair
Udayananu Tharam Bhaskarettan
Kochi Rajavu College Principal
Ben Johnson Minister
Thaskara Veeran Ramkumar
Pauran Narayanan
Pandippada Bhuvanachandran's father
Bharathchandran I.P.S. Minister Vakkalam Moosa
Boyy Friennd Leader K.R
Rajamanikyam College Principal
2006 Rashtram Damodharan Pilla
Lion Minister Kizhuppally
The Don
Lanka
Balram vs. Tharadas
Prajapathi Appa Swami
Vaasthavam Govindan Namboodiri
Arunam
Smart City
Enittum
Moonnamathoral
Baba Kalyani Prabhakaran
2007 Romeo Venkidi
Panthaya Kozhi Settu
Inspector Garud Minister Sathyanathan
Detective Raghavan
Mayavi Home Minister
Ayur Rekha Dr. Thomas George
Athisayan
Time DGP Raman Naik IPS
Aakasham Subramaniyam Potti
Kangaroo Paul K. Mani
2008 Roudram ASI Ayyappan Nair
College Kumaran Vasudevan Muthalali
Malabar Wedding Thampi
Thirakkatha Dr Sreenivasan
Twenty:20 Minister's PA Francis
2009 Red Chillies Iyengar
Swantham Lekhakan Chief Minister George Isaac
Evidam Swargamanu Minister Stephen Edakochi
Robin Hood Minister Manjooran
Kappal Muthalaali
Colours Man at the party
Passenger Thankappan
Thirunakkara Perumal Thankappan
2010 Alexander The Great
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu Dr. Pisharody
Oru Naal Varum
Drona 2010 Pisharody
Happy Husbands Retd. DGP Alexander Mathews IPS
Chekavar Madhavan
2011 Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram Kunjettan
Collector Sankaran Nampoothiri
Sarkar Colony
Indian Rupee Swami
2012 The King & the Commissioner Dr. K.R. Mahadevan
Simhasanam Issac
Ayalum Njanum Thammil
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. Pisharody
Ordinary Bhargavan
Cinema Company Military Uncle
Spirit
2013 Pigman Union Head
2015 Tharangale Saakshi
2016 Maalgudi Days Principal
2017 Pretham Undu Sookshikkuka

Television

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Awards

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Madhavan has received Prem Nazir Award and Ramu Karyat Award for lifetime achievement.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Livemint (9 October 2024). "Veteran Malayalam actor TP Madhavan dies of age-related ailments at 88". Mint. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ (3 November 2015). "അഭിനയ ലോകത്തേക്ക് മടങ്ങാൻ‌ ടി.പി. മാധവനൊരുങ്ങുന്നു". Manorama Online (in Malayalam).
  3. ^ a b c Jyothilal, G. (9 October 2024). "'ആദ്യ ശമ്പളം 175 രൂപ,കല്‍ക്കത്തയിലെ തെരുവില്‍വെച്ച് മധുവിന്റെ പിന്നില്‍ തട്ടി വിളിച്ചത് വഴിത്തിരിവ്'". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Mollywood actor T P Madhavan passes away at 88". English.Mathrubhumi. 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Veteran Malayalam actor TP Madhavan, first General Secretary of AMMA, dies at 88". Indian Express.
  6. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  7. ^ "Mangalam-Varika-9-Sep-2013". mangalamvarika.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ "നടൻ ടി.പി. മാധവന്റെ ആരോഗ്യനിലയിൽ പുരോഗതി". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  9. ^ "Cine actor T P Madhavan swoons at Haridwar; condition critical". Mathrubhumi. 24 October 2015.
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