Fan of Madhavan? Here are 5 of his iconic performances you should stream right now on OTT

Madhavan is an actor par excellence and known for his powerhouse performances. The actor, who is a household name in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, has aced every role that he has taken up. Right from capturing our hearts in his debut Alaipayuthey to crafting his own film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Madhavan has an illustrious career. Here are some of his films that you can stream right now.

5 Madhavan films to stream right now on OTT

Vikram Vedha 

Vikram Vedha is a Tamil film which released in 2017, is an action thriller directed by Pushkar–Gayathri. Starring Madhavan as cop Vikram and Vijay Sethupathi as gangster Vedha, the film explores the themes of morality, and what is right and wrong, taking the narrative of Indian folktale Vikram and Betal as inspiration. Vikram Vedha became critically acclaimed for its performances and screenplay. The cast also comprises of Shraddha Srinath, Kathir, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Prem, Achyuth Kumar, Hareesh Peradi and others.

Sathyame Sivam/ Anbe Sivam 

Anbe Sivam is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Sundar C, and features Kamal Haasan and R Madhavan. The film is essentially a journey taken by two men who come from different walks of life, and are forced to take a trip together due to circumstances. Exploring the themes of compassion, socialism, love, and the existence of God, the film’s powerful message is about how love and humanity is the ultimate power. Kamal Haasan's powerful performance and Madhavan’s youthful energy drive the film, which also stars Kiran Rathod, Nasser, Santhana Bharathi and others.

Aaytha Ezhuthu/ Yuva 

Aaytha Ezhuthu is a 2004 Tamil political thriller directed by Mani Ratnam, featuring Suriya, Madhavan, and Siddharth in lead roles. The film tells the story of three young men from different backgrounds whose lives intersect due to a pivotal incident on a bridge. Structured in a Rashomon-style narrative, it explores themes like youth empowerment, politics, and social responsibility. With compelling performances, and AR Rahman’s soundtrack, the film delivers a powerful message about change and activism.

Yavarum Nalam- Prime Video

Yavarum Nalam is a 2009 horror film, directed by Vikram Kumar, is a Tamil psychological horror-thriller starring Madhavan. The story revolves around a man, who moves into a new apartment with his family, only to experience strange occurrences linked to a mysterious television show. Eventually, the world of reality and fiction blur as terrifying secrets come to fore through a program. The film released as 13B in Hindi.

Kannathil Muthamittal- Prime Video

Kannathil Muthamittal is directed by Mani Ratnam, stars Madhavan, Simran, PS Keerthana and others. A poignant Tamil drama that explores themes of identity, love, family bonds, and war, it follows a young girl, Amudha, who learns she is adopted and embarks on a journey to find her biological mother in war-torn Sri Lanka. Critically acclaimed and winner of multiple National Awards, Kannathil Muthamittal is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, emotional resonance, and social relevance.