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Malavika Mohanan (born 4 August 1993) is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada films. Born in Payyanur, Kerala, and raised in Mumbai, she is the daughter of cinematographer K. U. Mohanan. She debuted opposite Dulquer Salmaan in Pattam Pole (2013), broke through in Majid Majidi’s Beyond the Clouds (2017), and became known to Tamil audiences through Petta (2019) and Master (2021). Her recent films include Thangalaan (2024), the Malayalam hit Hridayapoorvam (2025) with Mohanlal, her Telugu debut The RajaSaab (2026) with Prabhas, and Sardar 2 (2026) with Karthi.

Malavika Mohanan Latest News (October 2026)

• Sardar 2 in theatres (September 2026): Malavika plays Agent Zara in P. S. Mithran’s spy thriller Sardar 2, starring Karthi in a dual role and S. J. Suryah as the villain. It released on 10 September 2026 to mixed reviews.
• Telugu debut with Prabhas (January 2026): She made her Telugu debut as Bhairavi in Maruthi’s horror comedy The RajaSaab, released for Sankranti on 9 January 2026, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal and Sanjay Dutt. The big-budget film opened to over ₹100 crore worldwide but was judged a box-office failure.
• Also in 2026: She made a cameo as Adhithi in the Tamil film Idhayam Murali.
• Next: She is filming Pocket Novel.

Malavika Mohanan Profile, Age and Wiki

Early Life and Education

Malavika was born on 4 August 1993 in Payyanur, in Kerala’s Kannur district, and grew up in Mumbai. Her father, K. U. Mohanan, is a leading cinematographer whose Hindi credits include Don, Talaash and Fukrey, so she grew up around film sets. She studied mass media at Wilson College, Mumbai. Before acting, she ran a fashion blog called The Scarlet Window, and she remains known for her interest in fashion and photography.

Career

Malayalam Debut (2013–2017)

Malavika made her debut as Riya opposite Dulquer Salmaan in the Malayalam romance Pattam Pole (2013). She followed it with Nirnayakam (2015), her Kannada debut Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi (2016), and the Mammootty thriller The Great Father (2017), in which she played Inspector Meera.

Beyond the Clouds (2017–2018)

Her breakthrough came when Oscar-nominated Iranian director Majid Majidi cast her as Tara in Beyond the Clouds, a Hindi drama set in Mumbai with Ishaan Khatter. The film premiered in 2017 and released worldwide in April 2018. Her performance as a woman jailed after defending herself won wide praise and the Asiavision Award for Acting Sensation of the Year.

Tamil Stardom (2019–2024)

Malavika made her Tamil debut in Karthik Subbaraj’s Petta (2019), starring Rajinikanth, with Trisha also in the cast. She then played Charulatha opposite Vijay in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Master (2021), her highest-grossing film and one that earned her a SIIMA nomination for Best Debut Actress. She starred opposite Dhanush in Maaran (2022), which went straight to Disney+ Hotstar to negative reviews, and returned to Malayalam with Christy (2023). In 2024 she played Aarathi in Pa. Ranjith’s period epic Thangalaan with Vikram, a physically demanding role, and Nikhat in the Hindi action film Yudhra with Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Hridayapoorvam and Telugu Debut (2025–2026)

In 2025 Malavika starred opposite Mohanlal as Haritha in Sathyan Anthikad’s Hridayapoorvam, which became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, with critics praising her performance. In January 2026 she made her Telugu debut in The RajaSaab with Prabhas, and in September 2026 she appeared as Agent Zara in Sardar 2.

Malavika Mohanan Movies

About The RajaSaab

The RajaSaab, written and directed by Maruthi, is a Telugu horror comedy produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. It released worldwide on 9 January 2026 for Sankranti, in Telugu with dubbed Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam versions. Prabhas plays a double role as Raju “Rajasaab” and the Joker, Sanjay Dutt plays his grandfather Kanakaraju, and Zarina Wahab plays his grandmother. Malavika plays Bhairavi, the granddaughter of a thief, who joins Rajasaab in his search for Kanakaraju. Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar also have lead roles.

Made on a reported budget of ₹400–450 crore, the film opened with about ₹100 crore worldwide but finished at around ₹208 crore and was declared a box-office failure. Critics largely criticised its screenplay and its 183-minute runtime. For Malavika, it was nonetheless a high-profile Telugu debut that introduced her to a large new audience.

About Sardar 2

Sardar 2 is the sequel to Karthi’s 2022 spy thriller Sardar, again directed by P. S. Mithran. Originally planned for December 2025, it was released on 10 September 2026, around Vinayagar Chaturthi. Karthi plays a double role as Agent “Sardar” Chandra Bose and Agent “Code Red” Vijay Prakash, with S. J. Suryah as the villain Black Dagger. Malavika plays Agent Zara, with Ashika Ranganath as Zara’s daughter, Faiza, and Rajisha Vijayan in a cameo. Critics gave the film mixed reviews, praising Karthi and the production values but finding the 179-minute film long and predictable.

About Hridayapoorvam

Hridayapoorvam (2025) reunited veteran director Sathyan Anthikad with Mohanlal for a warm family drama. Malavika plays Haritha Ravindranath, a key figure in the life of Mohanlal’s character, and critics singled out her performance, one calling her a revelation in the film. It became the fourth-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, giving Malavika her biggest success in her home industry since her debut more than a decade earlier. The film also marked a full circle of sorts: Sathyan Anthikad is the director who launched another Malayali star, Nayanthara, in Manassinakkare (2003).

Awards and Nominations

• Asiavision Award for Acting Sensation of the Year – Beyond the Clouds (2019)
• SIIMA nomination for Best Debut Actress (Tamil) – Master (2022)

Personal Life

Malavika lives in Mumbai and is not married. She keeps her relationships private. She is very active on Instagram, where she shares fashion shoots and travel photos, and she appeared as herself in the Netflix series Masaba Masaba (2020).

Why Malavika Mohanan Stands Out

Malavika is one of the few actresses to have debuted in five film industries, from Malayalam and Kannada to Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Her career has mixed art-house work with a world-cinema director like Majid Majidi, mass entertainers with Rajinikanth, Vijay and Prabhas, and a demanding period role in Thangalaan. Her well-reviewed turn in Hridayapoorvam showed she can hold her own opposite Mohanlal, and she now has a pan-India profile.

Lesser-Known Facts About Malavika Mohanan

• Her father, K. U. Mohanan, shot Hindi films including Don and Talaash.
• She appeared as herself in the Netflix series Masaba Masaba.
• She ran a fashion blog called The Scarlet Window.
• Her Hindi debut was directed by Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi.
• She has worked opposite Rajinikanth, Vijay, Dhanush, Vikram, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prabhas and Karthi.

Related Biographies

• Prabhas – her co-star in The RajaSaab
• Nidhhi Agerwal – her co-star in The RajaSaab
• Trisha – also in the cast of Petta
• Nayanthara – fellow Malayali actress who became a Tamil and Telugu star

FAQs About Malavika Mohanan

When was Malavika Mohanan born?

Malavika Mohanan was born on 4 August 1993 in Payyanur, Kerala, and grew up in Mumbai.

Who is Malavika Mohanan’s father?

Her father is cinematographer K. U. Mohanan, known for Hindi films such as Don and Talaash.

What was Malavika Mohanan’s first film?

Her first film was the Malayalam film Pattam Pole (2013), opposite Dulquer Salmaan.

What is Malavika Mohanan’s Telugu debut?

Malavika made her Telugu debut as Bhairavi in The RajaSaab with Prabhas, released on 9 January 2026.

Is Malavika Mohanan married?

No. Malavika Mohanan is not married.

Which role did Malavika Mohanan play in Master?

She played Charulatha, a college lecturer, opposite Vijay in Master (2021).

What is Malavika Mohanan’s latest movie?

Her latest film is Sardar 2, in which she plays Agent Zara opposite Karthi. It released on 10 September 2026.

Which role does Malavika Mohanan play in Sardar 2?

Malavika plays Agent Zara in Sardar 2, the spy thriller starring Karthi and directed by P. S. Mithran.

Sources

• Wikipedia – Malavika Mohanan
• Wikipedia – The RajaSaab
• Wikipedia – Sardar 2
• Wikipedia – K. U. Mohanan