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Mathew Varghese (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 January 1960

Age63 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Mathew Varghese (Actor) Biography

Mathew Varghese is an Indian character actor from Chennai who has appeared across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema and in web series and commercials. Heʼ

Early life and background

Mathew Varghese was born on 1 January 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Hometown and birthplace are both Chennai, and he is Indian by nationality. As of 2023 he is 63 years old. Physically, he is listed at about 175 cm (5'9") with black eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. He follows a non-vegetarian diet and enjoys playing volleyball.

Career

Varghese has built a steady career as a supporting and character actor across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films, as well as in web series and commercials. His film work spans a range of roles — from police officers and professors to judges and government officers — often contributing memorable turns in ensemble casts.

He made his Malayalam film debut with Kurup (2021) and expanded into other South Indian industries with continued appearances. In Tamil cinema he has appeared in a string of productions including Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016), Meyaadha Maan (2017), Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017), Adanga Maru (2018), Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum (2019), Raatchasi (2019) and Mafia: Chapter 1 (2020). His 2019 work included a praised performance as Suresh in the film Igloo and a role as a police inspector in Bigil.

In Telugu cinema he played Young Amar’s father in Amar Akbar Anthony (2018) and has taken on roles in films such as Godse (2022) and Waltair Veerayya (2023), in which he portrayed a Joint Commissioner. He has also been cast as an NIA officer named Mathew in Amigos (2023).

Varghese has continued to work in Tamil films, featuring as Mathew in Varisu (2023), and has appeared in notable Tamil projects like Master (2021), where he played a professor. On the Malayalam side, after Kurup he appeared in Neru (2023) in the role of a judge alongside Mohanlal.

Web series and other work

Beyond feature films, Mathew Varghese has taken roles in streaming productions. He played Ramasamy in the Tamil web series Anantham (2022) on ZEE5 and appeared in the Tamil web series Sengalam (2023), which premiered on ZEE5. His screen work also extends to television commercials; he has been featured in ads for brands including Bru Coffee and Le Beaute Academy.

Public profile

Varghese is recognized for steady character work rather than lead roles, appearing across multiple South Indian languages and occasionally in Hindi cinema. He made his Hindi film debut in 2023 with Animal, in which he played Shreepad Balaji Iyengar. Publicly available information does not list a spouse, and marital status is not specified.

Latest updates

In recent years Mathew Varghese has remained active and visible across industries: his 2021 Malayalam debut Kurup, continued Tamil and Telugu projects through 2022 and 2023, a Hindi debut in Animal (2023), and roles in films such as Varisu, Amigos and Waltair Veerayya. He has also continued to appear in digital series and commercials, maintaining a diverse presence on screen.
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Recent Work

Animal

Hindi film debut as Shreepad Balaji Iyengar

2023
Varisu

Tamil film — played the role of Mathew

2023
Waltair Veerayya

Telugu film — played the Joint Commissioner

2023
Amigos

Film — played NIA officer Mathew

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Malayalam film debut with Kurup (2021)
  2. Hindi film debut with Animal (2023)
  3. Noted supporting roles across Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema
  4. Appearances in web series Anantham and Sengalam on ZEE5
  5. Featured in commercials for Bru Coffee and Le Beaute Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mathew Varghese (Actor) born?

1 January 1960

What is Mathew Varghese (Actor) known for?

Actor