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Manju Warrier
Active Malayalam & Tamil Cinema (Indian Film Industry)
- FromNagercoil, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inThrissur, Kerala, India
- Age47 years
- Active1995–1999, 2014–present
- Updated
Manju Warrier Biography
Manju Warrier Personal Details
- Full Name: Manju Warrier
- Date of Birth: September 10, 1978
- Birthplace: Nagercoil, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Pullu, Thrissur district, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Classical Dancer (Kuchipudi)
Physical Stats
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Education
School:
- C.S.I. Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Nagercoil
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur
- Chovva Higher Secondary School, Kannur, Kerala
College: SN College, Kannur
Family Background & Relationships
- Father: T. V. Madhavan (Accountant at Shakthi Finance)
- Mother: Girija Madhavan (Homemaker)
- Brother: Madhu Wariar (Actor and Director)
- Ex-Spouse: Dileep (Actor, m. 1998 – div. 2015)
- Daughter: Meenakshi Warrier
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Made her acting debut with Sakshyam |
| 1996 | Gained recognition with Sallapam and won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Ee Puzhayum Kadannu |
| 1997 | Strengthened her position in Malayalam cinema with Aaraam Thampuran |
| 1998 | Continued her successful run with Kanmadam |
| 1999 | Received a National Film Award Special Mention for Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu |
| 2014 | Made her comeback with How Old Are You? |
| 2014 | Received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Kuchipudi |
| 2019 | Made her Tamil film debut with Asuran and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2019 | Continued her acclaimed career with major South Indian film projects |
| 2021 | Appeared in the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer |
| 2023 | Featured in the Tamil action thriller Thunivu |
| 2024 | Appeared in the Tamil film Vettaiyan |
| 2025 | Featured in the Malayalam action film L2: Empuraan |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kerala State Film Award | Best Actress | Kerala State Film Awards | Ee Puzhayum Kadannu | Won |
| 1999 | National Film Award | Special Mention | National Film Awards | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | Won |
| 2014 | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award | Kuchipudi | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award | Kuchipudi | Won |
| 2019 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Best Actress | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Asuran | Won |
| Various | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Malayalam | Filmfare Awards South | Various Films | 7 Wins |
At a Glance
15
Awards
88
Popularity Score
90
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Controversy Index
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About Manju Warrier
Who is Manju Warrier?
Manju Warrier is a leading Indian actress, producer, and classical dancer known as the "Lady Superstar" of Malayalam cinema.
When did Manju Warrier make her acting debut?
She made her debut in 1995 with the Malayalam film Sakshyam.
What was Manju Warrier's comeback movie?
After a 14-year hiatus, she made a successful comeback in 2014 with the critically acclaimed film How Old Are You?
Which is Manju Warrier’s debut Tamil film?
She made her Tamil film debut starring alongside Dhanush in Asuran (2019).
Is Manju Warrier trained in classical dance?
Yes, she is a trained Kuchipudi dancer and won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Kuchipudi in 2014.
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