Madhumitha Hirannaiah, known professionally as Madhumitha H. (born 29 March 1999) is an Indian television actress who works in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language television shows.[2] She debuted in Kannada mythological series and played the role of the goddess Lakshmi in the 2018 show Jai Hanuman.[3]
Career
In 2017, Madhumitha started her career in the Kannada serial Shani. Later in 2018 she appeared in the Kannada serial Puttamalli which aired on Star Suvarna. In 2019, she debuted into the Tamil television industry in the soap opera Piriyadha Varam Vendum playing the lead and dual role as Durga / Amaravathi which was aired on Zee Tamil.[4] She later returned to Telugu television and appeared in the serial No.1 Kodalu playing the role as Saraswathi.[5] In 2022, Madhumitha was cast in the lead role in the Tamil soap opera Ethirneechal.[6][7] The serial was critically acclaimed and becomes most watched TV series from it was launched, and she gets praises and critical acclaim for her role as "Janani", a headstrong and self obsessed women and bagged several awards including Favourite Actress at Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal However she quit the series in its second season.[8] In early 2025, Madhumitha cast as lead role in Ayyanar Thunai as Nila, a family drama series, which is being airing on Star Vijay. The series became one of the most watched TV shows in Tamil Nadu. For that, she awarded as the Find of the Year in Vijay Television Awards.[9]
Personal life
In February 2024, Madhumitha was charged with reckless driving, after hitting a police officer on duty.[10][11]
Television
Serials
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| Year | Serial(s) | Character(s) | Language(s) | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Shani | Devi Neelima | Kannada | Colors Kannada | Television debut | [3] |
| 2018 | Puttmalli | Saniha | Star Suvarna | [3] | ||
| 2018 - 2019 | Jai Hanum | Lakshmi | Udaya TV | |||
| 2018 - 2020 | Manasuna Manasai | Pavithra | Telugu | Star Maa | [3] | |
| 2019 - 2022 | No.1 Kodalu | Saraswathi | Zee Telugu | [12] | ||
| 2019 - 2020 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Durga / Amaravathi | Tamil | Zee Tamil | [4] | |
| 2022 - 2024 | Ethirneechal | Janani Shakthivel | Sun TV | [8] | ||
| 2025 - present | Ayyanar Thunai | Nila Chozhan | Star Vijay | [13] |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Network | Notes and Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Super Queen Season 2 | Contestant | Telugu | Zee Telugu | Finalist[14] |
| Zee Super Family | One of the contestants[15] | ||||
| 2023 | Ranjithame Season 2 | Tamil | Sun TV | Finalist[16] | |
| 2025 | Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya Season 3 | Star Vijay | Week 14 Contestant[17] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Language | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | No.1 Kodalu | Telugu | Zee Kutumbam Awards | Favourite Actress - Telugu | Template:Won | [18] |
| 2023 | Ethirneechal | Tamil | Behindwoods Gold Icons | Best Lead Cast On Television | Template:Won | [19] |
| Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Favourite Actress - Tamil | Template:Won | [20] | |||
| Thanga Mangai | Template:Won | [21] | ||||
| 2024 | Ananda Vikatan Television Awards | Best Actress | Template:Nominated | [22] | ||
| Most Popular On Screen Pair (With Sabari Prasanth) | Template:Nominated | |||||
| She Tamil Nakshatram Awards | Best Actress In Leading Role (Television) | Template:Nominated | [23] | |||
| 2025 | Blacksheep Tele Awards | Favourite Actress | Template:Nominated | [24] | ||
| Favourite Onscreen Pair (with Sabari Prasanth) | Template:Nominated | |||||
| Ayyanar Thunai | Behindwoods Gold Icons | Most celebrated on screen pair (with Aravinth Seiju) | Template:Won | [25] | ||
| 10th annual Vijay Television Awards | Template:Nom | |||||
| Find of the Year – Female | Template:Won | |||||
| Best Actress | Template:Nom | |||||
| JFW Favourites of Tamil Nadu | Favourite onscreen pair – Television (with Aravinth Seiju) | Template:Won |
References
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- ↑ മധുമിത | Madhumitha H. www.manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Madhumitha H Is Making Heads Turn With Her Fashion Game. news18.com(11 August 2022). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 எதிர்நீச்சல் ஜனனி தமிழில் நடித்த முதல் சீரியல் எது தெரியுமா? ஸ்கெட்ச் போட்டு தூக்கிய இயக்குனர். TimesNowTamil(2023-12-20). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ↑ Jai Dhanush and Madhumita starrer 'No.1 Kodalu' completes 200 episodes. The Times of India(19 September 2022). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ Thiruselvam directed TV show 'Ethir Neechal' to launch soon. The Times of India(2 February 2022). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ ETimes TV's poll results: Netizens select Ethirneechal as their favourite daily soap; a look at the other TV shows on the list. The Times of India(24 March 2023). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ethirneechal frame actor Marimuthu opens up about his struggle; says, 'Had to survive on pickles and water for three days since I had no money'. The Times of India(27 February 2023). Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ↑ Vijay TV Top 5 Serial TRP Rating : TRPயில் சிறகடிக்க ஆசை சீரியலை துரத்தும் அய்யனார் துணை; இந்த வார டாப் 5 சீரியல்கள் இதோ. Asianet News Tamil. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ Tamil television actor Madhumitha booked for driving rashly, hitting police constable with her car in Chennai. The Hindu(28 February 2024). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ 'Ethirneechal' actress Madhumitha involved in a car accident?. Times Of India(28 February 2024). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- ↑ ప్రస్తుతానికి ప్రేమ, పెండ్లి ఆలోచనలు లేవంటున్న నెం.1 కోడలు ఫేమ్ మధుమిత. Namasthe Telangana(2022-01-14). Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ Ayyanar Thunai": A Distinct Romantic Tale in Vijay TV!.
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- ↑ New game show 'Ranjithame season 2' set to premiere on July 23. The Times of India(2023-07-18). Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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- ↑ No.1 Kodalu Serial Fame Madhumitha @ ZEE Kutumbam Awards 2021 | MS entertainments.
- ↑ Ethirneechal Serial-ன் ராணிகள் LIVE Kuthu Dance🔥 Kaniha's Emotional Speech touches many hearts😍.
- ↑ Surprise Gift for Janani & Kayal | Favourite Actresses | Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal 2023 | Sun TV.
- ↑ Thanga Mangaigal Award: Honoring the Super Women! | Sun Kudumbam Virudhugal 2023 | Sun TV.
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- ↑ Instagram. www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
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- ↑ 10 Annual Vijay Television Awards 2025 Winners List, vigneshpv94. The News Medium(2025-09-03). Retrieved 2025-09-24.