
R. Madhavan
Known for Acting · 82 credits
- Born
- 1970-06-01 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
- Also known as
- R. Madhavan · மாதவன் · R. Mathavan
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
TV Shows (9)

The Final Table
2018
as Self

The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023
as Rati Pandey

Breathe
2018
as Danny Mascarenhas
Saaya
1998
as Shekhar

Decoupled
2021
as Arya Iyer

Ghar Jamai
1997
as Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)

Mega Icons
2018
as Self - Host
Banegi Apni Baat
1993
as Ashley

Legacy
Movies (73)

Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026
as Ajay Sanyal

Dhurandhar
2025
as Ajay Sanyal

3 Idiots
2009
as Farhan Qureshi

De De Pyaar De 2
2025
as Rakesh Khurana

Shaitaan
2024
as Vanraj Kashyap

Yavarum Nalam
2009
as Manohar

Zero
2018
as Kartik Srinivasan

Alpha
2026
as Colonel Puneet Singh

Rang De Basanti
2006
as Ajay Rathod

Operation Cobra
1997
as Inspector Ravi

Guru
2007
as Shyam Saxena

Anbe Sivam
2003
as Anbarasu

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025
as Neville McKinley

Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri

Alaipayuthey
2000
as Karthik Varadharajan

Teen Patti
2010
as Prof. Shantanu Biswas

Vikram Vedha
2017
as Vikram

Aap Jaisa Koi
2025
as Shrirenu Tripathi

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
as Nambi Narayanan

Maara
2021
as 'Maara' Manimaaran

Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
as Thiruchelvan

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
as Manoj 'Manu' Sharma

Dhokha: Round D Corner
2022
as Yathaarth Sinha

Rendu
2006
as Sakthi / Kannan

Irudhi Suttru
2016
as Prabhu Selvaraj

Nishabdham
2020
as Anthony

Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015
as Tom

Tanu Weds Manu
2011
as Manoj "Manu" Sharma

Paarthale Paravasam
2001
as Dr. Madhava

Minnale
2001
as Rajesh Shivakumar

Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008
as Nikhil Agarwal

Halla Bol
2008
as Himself (uncredited)

Test
2025
as Saravanan

Dum Dum Dum
2001
as Adhithyan

Hisaab Barabar
2024
as Radhe Mohan Sharma

Priyasakhi
2005
as Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)

Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Inbasekaran

Vaazhthugal
2008
as T. Kadhiravan

Jay Jay
2003
as Jagan

Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
as Krish Kumar

Manmadhan Ambu
2010
as Madanagopal

Nala Damayanthi
2003
as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer

Run
2002
as Siva

Vettai
2012
as Thiru Murthy

Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
as Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)

Magalir Mattum
2017
as Surendar (Cameo)

Thambi
2006
as Thambi Velu Thondaiman

Lesa Lesa
2003
as Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)

Ramji Londonwaley
2005
as Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)

Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
as Ashok

G.D.N
2026
as GD Naidu

Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
as Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Nothing but Life
2004
as Roby Thomas

Aarya
2007
as Aarya

Delhii Heights
2007

Om Shanti
2010
as RJ Maddy (extended cameo)

Jodi Breakers
2012
as Sid

Sunglass
2013
3 Idiots 2
as Farhan Qureshi

Savyasachi
2018
as Arun Raj
Made in USA
2005
as Roby Thomas

Sikandar
2009
as Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao

Big in Bollywood
2011
as Himself

Ennavale
2000
as James Vasanthan

Shaitaan 2
Amriki Pandit
2022
as Purab
Circle

Aethiree
2004
as Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani

Guru En Aalu
2009
as Guru

Evano Oruvan
2007
as Sridhar Vasudevan

Adhirshtasaali

Kettavarellam Padalam
2005
Bridge
About R. Madhavan
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 appeari… With 82 credits spanning from 1993 to 2026, R. Madhavan has appeared in 73 films and 9 TV shows.
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- Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) — as Ajay Sanyal
- Dhurandhar (2025) — as Ajay Sanyal
- 3 Idiots (2009) — as Farhan Qureshi
- De De Pyaar De 2 (2025) — as Rakesh Khurana
- Shaitaan (2024) — as Vanraj Kashyap
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