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 (10)
C.I.D.
1998
as Self
Saaya
1998
as Shekhar
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023
as Rati Pandey
Ghar Jamai
1997
as Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)
Breathe
2018
as Danny Mascarenhas
The Final Table
2018
as Self
Decoupled
2021
as Arya Iyer
Legacy
Banegi Apni Baat
1993
as Ashley
Mega Icons
2018
as Self - Host
Movies (72)
3 Idiots
2009
as Farhan Qureshi
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026
as Ajay Sanyal
Dhurandhar
2025
as Ajay Sanyal
Nishabdham
2020
as Anthony
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
as Dr. Madhava
De De Pyaar De 2
2025
as Rakesh Khurana
Vaazhthugal
2008
as T. Kadhiravan
Rendu
2006
as Sakthi / Kannan
Nala Damayanthi
2003
as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
as Ashok
Lesa Lesa
2003
as Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
4 Idiots
as Farhan Qureshi
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
as Madanagopal
Aethiree
2004
as Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
Yavarum Nalam
2009
as Manohar
Minnale
2001
as Rajesh Shivakumar
Zero
2018
as Kartik Srinivasan
Aap Jaisa Koi
2025
as Shrirenu Tripathi
Jodi Breakers
2012
as Sid
Ennavale
2000
as James Vasanthan
Guru
2007
as Shyam Saxena
Rang De Basanti
2006
as Ajay Rathod
Sunglass
2013
Vikram Vedha
2017
as Vikram
Amriki Pandit
2022
as Purab
Circle
Vettai
2012
as Thiru Murthy
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
as Nambi Narayanan
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Inbasekaran
Hisaab Barabar
2024
as Radhe Mohan Sharma
Operation Cobra
1997
as Inspector Ravi
Run
2002
as Siva
Priyasakhi
2005
as Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
Jay Jay
2003
as Jagan
Shaitaan
2024
as Vanraj Kashyap
Tanu Weds Manu
2011
as Manoj "Manu" Sharma
G.D.N
2026
as GD Naidu
Alaipayuthey
2000
as Karthik Varadharajan
Dhokha: Round D Corner
2022
as Yathaarth Sinha
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
as Thiruchelvan
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025
as Neville McKinley
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015
as Tom
Thambi
2006
as Thambi Velu Thondaiman
Aarya
2007
as Aarya
Anbe Sivam
2003
as Anbarasu
Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008
as Nikhil Agarwal
Shaitaan 2
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
as Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
Magalir Mattum
2017
as Surendar (Cameo)
Irudhi Suttru
2016
as Prabhu Selvaraj
Ramji Londonwaley
2005
as Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Halla Bol
2008
as Himself (uncredited)
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
as Krish Kumar
Teen Patti
2010
as Prof. Shantanu Biswas
Big in Bollywood
2011
as Himself
Evano Oruvan
2007
as Sridhar Vasudevan
Dum Dum Dum
2001
as Adhithyan
Delhii Heights
2007
Nothing but Life
2004
as Roby Thomas
Kettavarellam Padalam
2005
Made in USA
2005
as Roby Thomas
Maara
2021
as 'Maara' Manimaaran
Test
2025
as Saravanan
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
as Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Savyasachi
2018
as Arun Raj
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
as Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
Om Shanti
2010
as RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
Guru En Aalu
2009
as Guru
Sikandar
2009
as Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
Bridge
Adhirshtasaali
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 72 films and 10 TV shows.
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- 3 Idiots (2009) — as Farhan Qureshi
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) — as Ajay Sanyal
- Dhurandhar (2025) — as Ajay Sanyal
- Nishabdham (2020) — as Anthony
- Paarthale Paravasam (2001) — as Dr. Madhava
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