Madan Patel

Madan Patel is a former Indian film director, writer, actor and music director who works in Kannada-language films.

Career
Madan Patel worked as an orchestra singer and managed an orchestra group. He made his debut as a lead actor with Andhra Hendthi (2000) co-starring Ramya Krishna. Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that "Madan Mallu (although a newcomer) has done a decent and good job of playing the role of a hero. His dialogue delivery is neat and pronunciation good. But his make-up is not upto the mark and he needs to improve it in his future movies". He went on to star in Dayal Padmanabhan's Ok Saar Ok (2004). He directed and starred in Heegu Unte (2008), which got embroiled in controversy after he pointed a gun at a news photographer. He also directed Yarivaanu, based on the life of Nithyananda. The film, which was initially titled Satyanandha, also faced with controversy after Nithyananda filed a defamation suit. A Telugu remake was also partially shot and a Hindi remake was considered before both were dropped.

He is also active in politics and was the chief of the cultural cell of the Bharatiya Janatha Party.

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