16 Facts About Madhupal

Madhupal Kannambathu is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema.

Madhupal made his acting debut with Kashmeeram in 1994 and his directorial debut with Thalappavu, which was about Arikkad Varghese and won several awards in 2008.

Madhupal is a native of Kozhikode and took post graduation in commerce.

Madhupal's association with cinema dates back to when he was a child in Palakkad.

Madhupal has acted in more than 90 films in Malayalam, Tamil, English and Hindi, including lead roles.

Madhupal started his career in film as an assistant director to eminent film makers like Bharath Gopi and Rajiv Anchal.

Madhupal assisted Rajiv Anchal in Butterflies, Kashmeeram, Guru, Made in USA, Nothing But Life and the eminent actor Bharath Gopi in the film Yamanam.

Madhupal won the Critic's Award for Best Debutante Actor for his role in the film Kashmeeram and the Second Best Actor for his role of Hari in the series on MT Kathakal, called Kazhcha, telecast on Amritha TV.

Madhupal assisted Jude Attipetty in the direction of Shararandal, a 13-part serial, written by National Award-winning writer P F Mathews.

Madhupal wrote the screenplay and dialogue for the Malayalam movie Bharatheeyam, which was released in 1997.

Madhupal has ventured more and more into the world of letters and has published seven collections of short stories.

Madhupal became engaged in several projects to help those affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake; he is associated with Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram as Assistant General Convener Advisory Committee.

Madhupal is a member of the board of directors of the Kerala State Film Development Corporation.

Now Madhupal is appointed as the Chairman of The Kerala State Cultural Activists Welfare Fund Board.

Madhupal's father, Chengalath Madhava Menon, was from Kannur, and his mother, Kannambath Rugmani Amma, is a native of Kozhikode.

Madhupal is the eldest child of his parents, followed by three brothers and a sister.