Introduction
Malavika Mohanan is an Indian Actress and Model.She works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. She is the daughter of Cinematographer K.U Mohanan. She made her acting debut in 2003, Malayalam film Pattam Pole and Tamil film debut with Petta (2019).In Pattam Pole, She starred opposite Dulquer Salmaan. Following a series of leadership roles in Malayalam and Kannada films, she won critical acclaim after appearing in Majid Majidi’s Hindi film, Beyond the clouds (2017), portraying a dweller of Mumbai’s dhobi ghat area. Mohanan has appeared in successful commercial films such as The Great Father (2017), Petta (2019), and Master (2021).
Quick Facts
| Heading | Description |
| Name | Malavika Mohanan |
| Date of Birth | 4th August 1993. |
| Age | 29 Years ( As on 2022) |
| Birthplace | Payyanur, Kerala, India. |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Home Town | Payyanur. |
| Years active | 2013–present. |
| Fathers Name | K. U. Mohanan. |
| Mothers Name | Beena Mohanan |
| Collage | Wilson College, Mumbai, |
| Qualification | Degree in Mass Media. |
| Height | 163 Cm/5 Feet 4 Inches. |
| Weight | 54 Kgs/119.05 Lbs. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Measurement | 34-26-35 ( Inches) |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Relationship Status | Single. |
| Favorite Actor | Rajinikanth. |
| Social Media | |
| Twitter 1 Million followers | Twitter/Malavika |
| Instagram 3.4 Million | Instagram/Malavika |
| YouTube Channel 8.1K videos • 4.1K channels | Youtube/Malavika |
| Facebook 2.8 Million Followers | Facebook/Malavika |
| Net Worth | $ 2 Million ( INR 15.92 Cr). |
| Last Updated | July 2022. |
Early life
Mohanan was born on 4th August 1992 and is the daughter of cinematographer K.U Mohanan.
Career
She has completed a degree in Mass Media at Wilson College, Mumbai, hoping to emulate her father as a cinematographer or as a director. The actor subsequently enquired about Mohanan’s interest in acting, before offering her a role opposite his son, Dulquer Salmaan, in an upcoming Malayalam film. She took time to consider the proposal before passing an audition and accepting terms to star in Pattam Pole (2013), gradually learning about the process of acting as the shoot progressed.
The romantic drama film, which narrated the relationship between a Tamilbrahmin youth and a Christian girl, received mixed reviews and did not perform well at the box office. Her second film, Nirnayakam (2015), Mohanan portrayed as a ballet dancer won good reviews but also met with a rapid response commercially. Another film during the period, Naale opposite Fahadh Fasil saw her portray a tribal girl but was later dropped midway through production. In 2016, worked on her first Kannada film, Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016) opposite a debutant actor, Prithvi. Despite having a low-key release at the box office, the film won good reviews with Mohanan’s portrayal of the ritual role of Varalakshmi being praised by critics.
In 2018
Mohanan’s breakthrough as an actress came through her role as Tara, a poor girl from Mumbai’s dhobi ghat area, in Majid Majidi’s drama film, Beyond the Clouds (2017). After her successful audition, he selected her ahead of Deepika Padukone and Kangana Ranaut for the role.She expressed her delight at working with majid so early in her career, especially considering that she regularly had to study and write essays on his films during her undergraduate course. The film was screened across several International festivals, before being released worldwide in April 2018.
In mid-2018, she signed on to appear in the role of Karthik Subbaraj Petta (2019), which would feature her alongside an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. For the film, which marked her first project in the Tamil language and also signed the Hindi film Yuddha opposite Siddhart Chaturvedi. The latter is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2022.
Movie list
| Year | Title | Language |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Nirnayakam | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Naanu Mattu | Kannada |
| 2017 | Beyond the Clouds | Hindi |
| 2017 | The Great Father | Malayalam |
| 2019 | Petta | Tamil |
| 2021 | Master | Tamil |
| 2022 | Yathra | Hindi ( Upcoming). |
| Web series | ||
| 2020 | Masaba Masaba | English |
Awards
2019 for the film Beyond the Clouds:-
Asiavision Awards.
Screen Awards.
Some Unknown facts
- She was born in Payyanur, Kannur district, Kerala and grew up in Mumbai.
- She is the daughter of the famous cinematographer K.U Mohanan.
- Malavika received huge popularity after appearing in the film ‘Nirnayakam’.
- She has also featured in the Kannada film ” Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi”, Hindi film “Beyond the Clouds” and Tamil film “Petta”.
- Besides films, she has also featured in a few advertisements including “Hero Honda” and“Mathrubhumi Yathra”.
FAQ
Q. How tall is Malavika Mohanan?
Ans:- She stands on 163 Cm/5 Feet 4 Inches.
Q. How old is Malavika Mohanan?
Ans:- As of 2022, she is 29 years old.
