Madhu Guruswamy
Madhu Guruswamy  | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 May 1986 | 
| Nationality | Indian | 
| Occupation | Actor | 
| Years active | 2010 – present | 
Madhu Guruswamy is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema in addition to a few Telugu and Tamil films. [1][2][3][4]
Early life and career
After taking acting lessons at Abhinaya Tharanga, Guruswamy spent a few years in theater.[1] He was very fond of theater work and did several stage shows, while starting his career as a theater actor.
Guruswamy's first movie was Deadly-2 (2010), in which he also worked as an assistant director. His role in Bhajarangi (2013)[5] brought him into the limelight, and his movies thereafter made his position stronger in the film industry, moreso after the blockbuster film Mufti (2017).[6]
Guruswamy made his Telugu debut with Saakshyam (2018) and his Tamil debut with Pathu Thala (2023). The latter was a remake of Mufti, and Guruswamy reprised his role. His next Telugu film was the Prabhas-starrer Salaar (2023), in which he played the antagonist.[7] He then teamed up with Mufti director Narthan for Bhairathi Ranagal, the sequel of Mufti.[8]
Filmography
- All films in Kannada, unless otherwise noted
 
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released | 
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | Kencha | Also assistant director | [1] | 
| 2012 | Chingari | Vinesh Malhotra | [1] | |
| Jaanu | Sangamesh | [1] | ||
| 2013 | Bhajarangi | Manthravadhi | [5] | |
| 2015 | Vajrakaya | Hujoor | ||
| 2016 | Jai Maruti 800 | Veerappa | [9][10] | |
| 2017 | Mufti | Singa | [11][12][13] | |
| 2018 | Saakshyam | Guruswami | Telugu film | [14][15] | 
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Singa | Tamil film | |
| Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Hazare | Telugu film | [16] | |
| 2024 | Bhairathi Ranagal | Singa | 
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | IIFA Festival Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Vajrakaya | Nominated | [17] | 
References
- ^ a b c d e "A surprising Kannada villain". 27 July 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2022 – via www.vijaykarnataka.indiatimes.com.
 - ^ "ಆರ್ಭಟದ ನಟನ ಅಜ್ಞಾತಮುಖ" (PDF). 27 July 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
 - ^ "ಭಯದ ಪಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ". 5 August 2018. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "MADHU GURUSWAMY TERRIFIC INNINGS". 25 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022 – via www.chitratara.com.
 - ^ a b "'Vajrakaya' Release Press Meet: Actor Madhu Guruswamy Talks About His Character" (Press release). YouTube.
 - ^ Y Maheswara Reddy (4 April 2023). "Going places". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
 - ^ "Madhu Guruswamy is the villain in Prabhas and Prashanth Neel's Salaar". The Times of India. 6 February 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
 - ^ "Madhu Guruswamy reunites with Shivarajkumar in Bhairathi Ranagal". The Times of India. 29 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
 - ^ "Jai Maruti 800 movie review: Same old model!". Deccan Chronicle. 10 April 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "Jai Maruthi: When God Joins the Laugh". New Indian Express. 11 April 2016. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "Mufti doesn't fit into any one genre; we have created a new one for it". The Times of India. 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "Srimurali starrer 'Bharaate' to have nine villains". 20 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022 – via www.thenewsminute.com.
 - ^ "Mufti movie review: Undercover 'kill' bill". Deccan Chronicle. 6 December 2017. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "'Saakshyam' audio evokes tremendous response". The Hans India. 20 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "ಭಜರಂಗಿ ಮಾಂತ್ರಿಕನ ತೆಲುಗು ಪಯಣ". udayavani. 26 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
 - ^ "Madhu Guruswamy is the villain in Prabhas and Prashanth Neel's Salaar". The Times of India. 6 February 2021. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
 - ^ "IIFA Utsavam 2015 Awards Best Performance in a Negative Role Kannada - Nominations". YouTube. 27 November 2015. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.