Best films of veteran Malayalam actor Madhu to stream on OTT

Madhu, the legendary actor who is best known for his exceptional performances in Malayalam film industry, celebrated his 91st birthday on September 23, 2024. The most popular stars including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, and many others wished the Chemmeen actor on the special day, with heartwarming social media posts. Madhu, who completed 7 decades in the film industry in 2023, has acted in over 400 films in his illustrious career.

Top films of Madhu to stream on OTT...

Chemmeen

Director: Ramu Kariat

Cast: Madhu, Sathyan, Sheela

Where to watch: Eros Now

Madhu played the iconic character Pareekutty, the dejected lover who yearns for his lady love Karuthamma, in the classic film Chemmeen. The Ramu Kariat directorial featured Sheela in the role of Karuthamma, while veteran actor Sathyan appeared in the role of her husband, Palani.

Aabhijathyam

Director: A Vincent

Cast: Madhu, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponnamma

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

This family drama directed by A Vincent revolves around Malathi, a wealthy young woman who marries music teacher Madhavan, without the approval of her parents. Sharada played the role of Malathi in Aabhijathyam, which featured Madhu in the role of her simpleton husband, Madhavan.

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Murappennu

Director: A Vincent

Cast: Prem Nazir, Madhu, KP Ummer, Sharada, Jyothi Lakshmi

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

The A Vincent directorial, penned by MT Vasudevan Nair, revolves around Balan and his deep bond with his younger sister Kochammini, and cousins Keshavan Kutty and Bhagirathi. Prem Nazir appeared as Balan in the film, which featured Madhu as Keshavan Kutty. Sharadha and Jyothi Lakshmi played the female leads in the film.

Padayottam

Director: Jijo Punnoose

Cast: Prem Nazir, Madhu, Lakshmi, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Shankar

Where to watch: Sun NXT

The period drama directed by Jijo Punnoose featured Madhu and Prem Nazir in the roles of Devan and Udhayan, the nephews of Kolathiri Raja, a powerful king. The veteran actor appeared in a negative role in Padayottam, which also marked his first and long-standing onscreen collaboration with Mohanlal.

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Twenty 20

Director: Joshiy

Cast: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Madhu, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram

Where to watch: Sun NXT

The biggest multi-starrer of Malayalam cinema, helmed by Joshiy, featured Madhu in the role of Viswanathan Menon, a retired judge of Supreme Court and mentor of Adv. Ramesh Nambiar, one of the protagonists played by Mammootty. Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram,and Dileep, played the other lead roles in the film.

Sharja To Sharja

Director: Venugopan

Cast: Jayaram, Madhu, MN Nambiar, Aishwarya

Where to watch: Sun NXT

Madhu played the role Justice Viswanathan Kartha, an extremely strict father who is unimpressed with the lifestyle and aspirations of his elder son Nandagopal Viswanathan, played by Jayaram. The Venugopan directorial featured MN Nambiar, Aishwarya, Ibrahim Kutty, Rajan P Dev, Captain Raju, Harisree Ashokan, Jagadish, and others in supporting roles.

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Oru Sayannathinte Swapnam

Director: Bharathan

Cast: Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Madhu, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu

Where to watch: Sun NXT

This Bharathan directorial, penned by John Paul Puthussery, narrated the story of an old age home named Snehalayam, and its inmates. Madhu played Brigadier RK Menon, one of the members of Snehalayam in the film which featured Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathi Sreekumar, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Bahadoor, Kalpana, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, and others in supporting roles.