R. Madhavan
Acting
Born: June 1, 1970 (age 56) · Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Highest Rated
Biography
Ranganathan Madhavan (born 1 June 1970) is an Indian actor, writer and film producer. He has been described as one of the few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal, appearing in films from seven different languages. Madhavan has received two Filmfare Awards, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations. Madhavan began his acting career with television guest appearances, including a role on the Zee TV prime-time soap opera Banegi Apni Baat in 1996. After appearing in commercials and in small roles, he later gained recognition in the Tamil film industry through Mani Ratnam's successful romance film Alaipayuthey (2000). In addition to his acting career, Madhavan has worked as a writer on his films, hosted television programmes and has been a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.[5] He has also worked as a film producer, first making Evano Oruvan with Leukos Films, before setting up Tricolour Films to produce Saala Khadoos (2016). Madhavan is noted for his philanthropic activities and promotes various causes such as environment, health and education. He is particularly vocal about the protection of animals and was awarded PETA's Person of the Year recognition in 2012.
Known for
3 Idiots
2009
Rang De Basanti
2006
Dhurandhar
2025
Vikram Vedha
2017
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Guru
2007
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026
Zero
2018
Tanu Weds Manu
2011
Shaitaan
2024
Anbe Sivam
2003
Yavarum Nalam
2009
Photos (1)
Movies (62)
3 Idiots
Farhan Qureshi
Dhurandhar
Ajay Sanyal
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ajay Sanyal
Zero
Kartik Srinivasan
Nishabdham
Anthony
Yavarum Nalam
Manohar
De De Pyaar De 2
Rakesh Khurana
Rang De Basanti
Ajay Rathod
Vikram Vedha
Vikram
Guru
Shyam Saxena
Minnale
Rajesh Shivakumar
Shaitaan
Vanraj Kashyap
G.D.N
GD Naidu
Rendu
Sakthi / Kannan
Nala Damayanthi
Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
Ennavale
James Vasanthan
Aap Jaisa Koi
Shrirenu Tripathi
Alaipayuthey
Karthik Varadharajan
Jodi Breakers
Sid
Vaazhthugal
T. Kadhiravan
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Nambi Narayanan
Priyamaana Thozhi
Ashok
Irudhi Suttru
Prabhu Selvaraj
Aethiree
Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
Savyasachi
Arun Raj
Test
Saravanan
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Neville McKinley
Anbe Sivam
Anbarasu
Kannathil Muthamittal
Thiruchelvan
Mumbai Meri Jaan
Nikhil Agarwal
Lesa Lesa
Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
Ramji Londonwaley
Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Teen Patti
Prof. Shantanu Biswas
Paarthale Paravasam
Dr. Madhava
Operation Cobra
Inspector Ravi
Kettavarellam Padalam
2005
Manmadhan Ambu
Madanagopal
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Tom
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Inbasekaran
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Dhokha: Round D Corner
Yathaarth Sinha
Run
Siva
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
Tanu Weds Manu
Manoj "Manu" Sharma
Sikandar
Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
Vettai
Thiru Murthy
Maara
'Maara' Manimaaran
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
Delhii Heights
2007
Hisaab Barabar
Radhe Mohan Sharma
Aarya
Aarya
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Krish Kumar
Priyasakhi
Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
Thambi
Thambi Velu Thondaiman
Magalir Mattum
Surendar (Cameo)
Jay Jay
Jagan
Dum Dum Dum
Adhithyan
Om Shanti
RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
Guru En Aalu
Guru
Sunglass
2013
Evano Oruvan
Sridhar Vasudevan
