Ananth Mahadevan

Ananth Mahadevan, also spelt Anant Mahadevan, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and poet who works across Hindi, Marathi and Tamil cinema, television and theatre. Born on 27 October 1960, he built a long career first as an actor on Hindi television and in supporting film roles before turning to acclaimed direction with socially rooted and biographical stories. He won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the Marathi film Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010) and directed critically praised films such as Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File and Mai. In 2025 he directs the biographical drama Phule, depicting the lives and reform work of social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.

Ananth Mahadevan, also spelt Anant Mahadevan, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and poet who works across Hindi, Marathi and Tamil cinema, television and theatre. Born on 27 October 1960, he built a long career first as an actor on television and in films before turning to acclaimed direction. He won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for the Marathi film Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010) and directed critically praised films such as Gour Hari Dastaan and Mai. In 2025 he directs the biographical drama Phule, on social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.

Ananth Mahadevan built a multifaceted career in Indian entertainment as an actor, director, writer and poet. He is married and keeps his personal life largely private, focusing his public presence on his creative work across languages.

Ananth Mahadevan first became known as an actor on Hindi television and in films, appearing in numerous serials and supporting film roles over the decades.

Turning to direction, he made a mark with socially rooted and biographical films. His screenplay for the Marathi film Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (2010) won the National Film Award, and he directed acclaimed films such as Gour Hari Dastaan: The Freedom File and Mai.

In 2025 he directs the biographical drama Phule, depicting the lives and reform work of Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule.

Ananth Mahadevan's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹30–35 crore, an estimate rather than an officially confirmed figure. His income comes from directing, acting and writing across films and television. He has not publicly disclosed his earnings.