Malavika Mohanan (born 4 August 1993) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films, with additional credits in Hindi cinema. She made her acting debut in the Malayalam romantic drama Pattam Pole (2013) and went on to draw wider attention for her leading role in Majid Majidi's Hindi film Beyond the Clouds (2017).
| Born | 4 August 1993 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Industries | Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema, Hindi cinema |
| Father | K. U. Mohanan (cinematographer) |
| Debut film | Pattam Pole (2013) |
Malavika Mohanan is the daughter of cinematographer K. U. Mohanan, who has worked extensively in Indian cinema. Her early exposure to filmmaking through her father's career is often cited as a formative influence on her decision to pursue acting.
Mohanan began her acting career with the 2013 Malayalam film Pattam Pole. The film marked her entry into the Malayalam industry and led to subsequent roles in regional cinema.
In 2017, she played a leading role in Beyond the Clouds, directed by the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi. The film, set in Mumbai, was her Hindi-language debut and earned her critical recognition.
Mohanan has since appeared in a number of notable South Indian productions, including:
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Malayalam |
| 2017 | The Great Father | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Beyond the Clouds | Hindi |
| 2019 | Petta | Tamil |
| 2021 | Master | Tamil |
| 2025 | Hridayapoorvam | Malayalam |
Mohanan represents a generation of Indian actresses working across multiple language industries. Her collaboration with Majid Majidi placed her in an internationally directed Indian production, while her appearances in mainstream Tamil films such as Petta and Master — alongside leading actors of Tamil cinema — established her presence in commercial South Indian filmmaking.
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