Malavika Mohanan

04 Aug, 1992 | Mumbai, Kannur, Kerala

Actress

Biography

Malavika Mohanan is an Indian actress recognized for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi cinema. She earned critical acclaim for her performance in Beyond the Clouds, directed by Majid Majidi. In addition to her Bollywood breakthrough, she has featured in notable films such as Master and Maaran in Tamil, as well as Pattam Pole and Christy in Malayalam. Career Life Malavika Mohanan is a dynamic talent in Indian cinema, making her mark across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi industries. She made her debut in Malayalam with Pattam Pole alongside Dulquer Salmaan and later gained widespread recognition with her Bollywood debut in Beyond the Clouds (2017), directed by Majid Majidi. She strengthened her presence in Tamil cinema with notable roles in Master and Maaran. In Malayalam, she starred in Christy (2023), directed by Alvin Henry, with a screenplay by acclaimed authors Benyamin and G. Indugopan. Set in the picturesque coastal village of Poovar, the film showcased her depth as an actress. Malavika also plays a pivotal role in the highly anticipated Tamil period drama Thangalaan, directed by Pa. Ranjith, starring Vikram in the lead. In Bollywood, she features in Yudhra, where she portrays Nikhat, the love interest of Yudhra (played by Siddhant Chaturvedi), helping him navigate his anger issues. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, the film also stars Raghav Juyal and Gajraj Rao. On the professional front, Malavika Mohanan has an exciting slate of upcoming projects. She will star alongside Prabhas in The Raja Saab and is also part of the highly anticipated Sardar 2. Additionally, she has joined the cast of Hridayapoorvam, a Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, where she will share the screen with Mollywood superstar Mohanlal.