Malavika Mohanan is an Indian actress who primarily works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is the daughter of renowned cinematographer U. K. Mohanan. She started her acting career in 2013 with the Malayalam film ‘Pattam Pole’ and gained recognition in 2017 with the Hindi film ‘Beyond The Clouds’, directed by Majid Majidi.
She is also known for her performances in the Tamil films Petta (2019) and Master (2021). She has an interest in fashion and runs a fashion blog called “The Scarlet Window”. She is set to make her Telugu cinema debut in 2026 with the horror film ‘The Raja Saab’ alongside Prabhas.
Malavika Mohanan Bio/Wiki
Malavika Mohanan is a well-known actress in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. She was born on August 4, 1992, in Payyanur, Kannur District, Kerala. As of 2025, she is 33 years old and was raised in Mumbai. Her father’s name is K. U. Mohanan, a renowned cinematographer, and her mother’s name is Beena Mohanan.
She earned a degree in Mass Media from Wilson College, Mumbai. She initially aspired to become a film director or cinematographer. She started her career in modeling. She is also quite active on social media and has 4.4 million followers on Instagram.
Malavika Mohanan Personal Information
| Full Name | Malavika Mohanan |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 4 August 1992 (Tuesday) |
| Age | 33 Years (as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Payyanur, Kannur District, Kerala |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| College | Wilson College, Mumbai |
| Qualification | Graduation (Mass Media) |
| Height | 5’4″ (163 cm) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Dancing, Listening to Music |
| Net Worth | $1 Million (Approximately) |
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Malavika Mohanan Debut Career
| Debut Film | Malayalam Film – Pattam Pole as Riya (2013) Kannada Film – Naanu Mattu Varalakhmi as Varalakhmi (2016) Hindi Film – Beyond The Clouds as Tara (2017) Tamil Film – Petta as Poongadi Malik (2019) |
| Debut TV Series | Masaba Masaba as herself (2020) |
| Debut Music Video | Tauba sung by Payal Dev, Badshah (2022) |
Malavika Mohanan Favorite Things
| Actor | Rajnikanth |
| Film | Pattanapravesham (Malayalam) |
| Film Director | Wong Kar-Wai |
Malavika Mohanan Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Vicky Kaushal (rumoured) |
| Father | K. U. Mohanan (Cinematographer) |
| Mother | Beena Mohanan |
| Brother | Aditya Mohanan |
Malavika Mohanan Career
She began her career in modeling and first appeared in a fairness cream advertisement. She made her acting debut in 2013 with the Malayalam film ‘Pattom Pole’, where she played the role of Riya and starred alongside Dulquer Salmaan. Following this, her interest in fashion grew, and she started an Indian ethnic fusion fashion blog called “The Scarlet Window”.
In 2015, she played the role of a ballet dancer in the Malayalam film ‘Nirnayakam’, followed by the Kannada film ‘Manu Mattu Varalakshmi’ in 2016. She has also walked the ramp for several fashion designers. Besides films, she has also worked in some advertisements for brands like Hero Honda, Pantene India and Mathrubhumi Yathra.
In 2017, she made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Beyond the Clouds’, directed by Majid Majidi, where her powerful performance earned her recognition. In 2019, she made her Tamil cinema debut with the film ‘Petta’, playing the role of Poongodi Malik and starring alongside Rajinikanth and Vijay Sethupathi.
Following this, in 2021, she played the lead role opposite Vijay in the Tamil film ‘Master’, which was a box office success and became the highest-grossing film of her career. In 2022, she appeared in the Tamil film ‘Maaran’ alongside Dhanush. In 2024, she starred in the Hindi film ‘Yudhra’ opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi.
In 2025, she played the role of Haritha in the Malayalam film ‘Hridayapoorvam’ alongside Mohanlal, which was a box office success and became the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025.
In 2026, Malavika Mohanan will make her Telugu cinema debut with the horror film ‘The Raja Saab’ alongside Prabhas, where she will be seen in the role of Bhairavi. Th film will be released in theaters on January 9, 2026.
Malavika Mohanan Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2026 | The Raja Saab (upcoming) | Bhairavi |
| 2025 | Hridayapoorvam (Malayalam) | Haritha |
| 2024 | Yudhra | Nikhat |
| 2024 | Thangalaan (Tamil) | Aarathi |
| 2023 | Christy (Malayalam) | Christy |
| 2022 | Maaran (Tamil) | Thara |
| 2021 | Master (Tamil) | Charulatha |
| 2019 | Petta (Tamil) | Poongadi Malik |
| 2017 | The Great Father (Malayalam) | Meera |
| 2017 | Beyond the Clouds | Tara |
| 2016 | Maanu Mattu Varalakhmi (Kannada) | Varalakhmi |
| 2015 | Nirnayakam (Malayalam) | Saral |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole (Malayalam) | Riya |
Malavika Mohanan Web Series
| Year | TV Series | Role |
| 2020 | Masaba Masaba | Herself |
Malavika Mohanan Music Videos
| Year | Song | Singer |
| 2022 | Tauba | Payal Dev, Badshah |
Malavika Mohanan Awards
- In 2019, Malavika Mohanan won Asiavision Awards for Acting Sensation of the year for the film ‘Beyond the Clouds’.
- In 2015, she received Special Jury Award at the Jayacey Awards for her Perfomance in the Malayalam Film ‘Nirnayakam’
Malavika Mohanan Social Media Accounts
| malavikamohanan_ | |
| @MalavikaM_ |
