About P. Madhavan
Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 75). P. Madhavan was an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, director and author.
Career Madhavan, who came to Chennai to become an actor, started his career as an assistant to director T. R. Ragunath. He also worked as an associate director to C. V. Sridhar before becoming a full-fledged director making his debut with Mani Osai which failed at box-office.
Awards 1970 – Raman Ethanai Ramanadi – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil 1972 – Pattikada Pattanama – National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil 1970 – Nilave Nee Satchi – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director
Filmography
Death Madhavan died on 16 December 2003 at the age of 75 in Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was P. Madhavan?
Indian film director and producer
When was P. Madhavan born?
P. Madhavan was born on 1 January 1928 in Chennai.
When did P. Madhavan die?
P. Madhavan died on 6 December 2003 in Chennai.
What was P. Madhavan's occupation?
P. Madhavan was a film director, actor, screenwriter, director and author.
What nationality was P. Madhavan?
P. Madhavan was Indian.
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