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R. Madhavan

Actor

R. Madhavan

Born June 1, 1970 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India68 films

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).

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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.

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Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Rang De Basanti poster7.1Rang De Basanti2006Dhurandhar poster7.3Dhurandhar2025Vikram Vedha poster7.2Vikram Vedha2017Dhurandhar: The Revenge poster7.3Dhurandhar: The Revenge2026Tanu Weds Manu: Returns poster6.8Tanu Weds Manu: Returns2015Anbe Sivam poster7.7Anbe Sivam2003Guru poster6.9Guru2007Rocketry: The Nambi Effect poster7.7Rocketry: The Nambi Effect2022

Filmography

68 films as actor
  1. TBAAdhirshtasaali
  2. TBACircle
  3. TBAShaitaan 2
  4. TBABridge
  5. 2026G.D.NGD Naidu
  6. 2026Dhurandhar: The RevengeAjay Sanyal
  7. 2025DhurandharAjay Sanyal
  8. 2025De De Pyaar De 2Rakesh Khurana
  9. 2025Aap Jaisa KoiShrirenu Tripathi
  10. 2025Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala BaghNeville McKinley
  11. 2025TestSaravanan
  12. 2024Hisaab BarabarRadhe Mohan Sharma
  13. 2024ShaitaanVanraj Kashyap
  14. 2022Amriki PanditPurab
  15. 2022Dhokha: Round D CornerYathaarth Sinha
  16. 2022Rocketry: The Nambi EffectNambi Narayanan
  17. 2021Maara'Maara' Manimaaran
  18. 2020Putham Pudhu KaalaiNarrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
  19. 2020NishabdhamAnthony
  20. 2018ZeroKartik Srinivasan
  21. 2018SavyasachiArun Raj
  22. 2017Magalir MattumSurendar (Cameo)
  23. 2017Vikram VedhaVikram
  24. 2016Irudhi SuttruPrabhu Selvaraj
  25. 2015Night of the Living Dead: Darkest DawnTom
  26. 2015Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsManoj 'Manu' Sharma
  27. 2013Sunglass
  28. 2012Jodi BreakersSid
  29. 2012VettaiThiru Murthy
  30. 2011Tanu Weds ManuManoj "Manu" Sharma
  31. 2010Manmadhan AmbuMadanagopal
  32. 2010Teen PattiProf. Shantanu Biswas
  33. 2010Om ShantiRJ Maddy (extended cameo)
  34. 20093 IdiotsFarhan Qureshi
  35. 2009SikandarLt. Col. Rajesh Rao
  36. 2009Guru En AaluGuru
  37. 2009Yavarum NalamManohar
  38. 2008Mumbai Meri JaanNikhil Agarwal
  39. 2008VaazhthugalT. Kadhiravan
  40. 2007Evano OruvanSridhar Vasudevan
  41. 2007AaryaAarya
  42. 2007Delhii Heights
  43. 2007GuruShyam Saxena
  44. 2006RenduSakthi / Kannan
  45. 2006ThambiThambi Velu Thondaiman
  46. 2006Rang De BasantiAjay Rathod
  47. 2005Ramji LondonwaleyRamnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
  48. 2005PriyasakhiSandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
  49. 2004Nothing but LifeRoby Thomas
  50. 2004Aayitha EzhuthuInbasekaran
  51. 2004AethireeSubramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
  52. 2003Jay JayJagan
  53. 2003Priyamaana ThozhiAshok
  54. 2003Nala DamayanthiRamji Narayanaswami Iyer
  55. 2003Lesa LesaDeva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
  56. 2003Anbe SivamAnbarasu
  57. 2002Dil Vil Pyar VyarKrish Kumar
  58. 2002RunSiva
  59. 2002Kannathil MuthamittalThiruchelvan
  60. 2001Paarthale ParavasamDr. Madhava
  61. 2001Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil MeinMadhav "Maddy" Shastri
  62. 2001Dum Dum DumAdhithyan
  63. 2001MinnaleRajesh Shivakumar
  64. 2000EnnavaleJames Vasanthan
  65. 2000AlaipayutheyKarthik Varadharajan
  66. 1998Shanti Shanti ShantiSiddhartha
  67. 1997Operation CobraInspector Ravi
  68. 1996Is Raat Ki Subah NahinSinger in Club (Uncredited Role)