R. Madhavan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jun 1, 1970 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
- Credits
- 82
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
2009Movie
Farhan Qureshi
Rang De Basanti
2006Movie
Ajay Rathod
Dhurandhar
2025Movie
Ajay Sanyal
Vikram Vedha
2017Movie
Vikram
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015Movie
Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026Movie
Ajay Sanyal
Filmography
G.D.N
2026Movie
GD Naidu
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026Movie
Ajay Sanyal
Dhurandhar
2025Movie
Ajay Sanyal
De De Pyaar De 2
2025Movie
Rakesh Khurana
Aap Jaisa Koi
2025Movie
Shrirenu Tripathi
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025Movie
Neville McKinley
Test
2025Movie
Saravanan
Hisaab Barabar
2024Movie
Radhe Mohan Sharma
Shaitaan
2024Movie
Vanraj Kashyap
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023TV
Rati Pandey
Amriki Pandit
2022Movie
Purab
Dhokha: Round D Corner
2022Movie
Yathaarth Sinha
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022Movie
Nambi Narayanan
Decoupled
2021TV
Arya Iyer
Maara
2021Movie
'Maara' Manimaaran
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020Movie
Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Nishabdham
2020Movie
Anthony
Zero
2018Movie
Kartik Srinivasan
The Final Table
2018TV
Self
Savyasachi
2018Movie
Arun Raj
Mega Icons
2018TV
Self - Host
Breathe
2018TV
Danny Mascarenhas
Magalir Mattum
2017Movie
Surendar (Cameo)
Vikram Vedha
2017Movie
Vikram
Irudhi Suttru
2016Movie
Prabhu Selvaraj
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015Movie
Tom
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015Movie
Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
Sunglass
2013Movie
Jodi Breakers
2012Movie
Sid
Vettai
2012Movie
Thiru Murthy
Big in Bollywood
2011Movie
Himself
Tanu Weds Manu
2011Movie
Manoj "Manu" Sharma
Manmadhan Ambu
2010Movie
Madanagopal
Teen Patti
2010Movie
Prof. Shantanu Biswas
Om Shanti
2010Movie
RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
3 Idiots
2009Movie
Farhan Qureshi
Sikandar
2009Movie
Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
Guru En Aalu
2009Movie
Guru
Yavarum Nalam
2009Movie
Manohar
Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008Movie
Nikhil Agarwal
Vaazhthugal
2008Movie
T. Kadhiravan
Halla Bol
2008Movie
Himself (uncredited)
Evano Oruvan
2007Movie
Sridhar Vasudevan
Aarya
2007Movie
Aarya
Delhii Heights
2007Movie
Guru
2007Movie
Shyam Saxena
Rendu
2006Movie
Sakthi / Kannan
Thambi
2006Movie
Thambi Velu Thondaiman
Rang De Basanti
2006Movie
Ajay Rathod
Ramji Londonwaley
2005Movie
Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Priyasakhi
2005Movie
Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
Nothing but Life
2004Movie
Roby Thomas
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004Movie
Inbasekaran
Aethiree
2004Movie
Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
Jay Jay
2003Movie
Jagan
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003Movie
Ashok
Nala Damayanthi
2003Movie
Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
Lesa Lesa
2003Movie
Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
Anbe Sivam
2003Movie
Anbarasu
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002Movie
Krish Kumar
Run
2002Movie
Siva
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002TV
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002Movie
Thiruchelvan
Paarthale Paravasam
2001Movie
Dr. Madhava
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001Movie
Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
Dum Dum Dum
2001Movie
Adhithyan
Minnale
2001Movie
Rajesh Shivakumar
Ennavale
2000Movie
James Vasanthan
Alaipayuthey
2000Movie
Karthik Varadharajan
Shanti Shanti Shanti
1998Movie
Siddhartha
Saaya
1998TV
Shekhar
C.I.D.
1998TV
Self
Operation Cobra
1997Movie
Inspector Ravi
Ghar Jamai
1997TV
Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996Movie
Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
Banegi Apni Baat
1993TV
Ashley
Legacy
TV
Circle
Movie
Shaitaan 2
Movie
Untitled Comedy Film
Movie
Adhirshtasaali
Movie
Bridge
Movie