R. Madhavan
Born: 1970-06-01 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- G.D.N as GD Naidu
- Dhurandhar: The Revenge as Ajay Sanyal
2025
- Dhurandhar as Ajay Sanyal
- De De Pyaar De 2 as Rakesh Khurana
- Aap Jaisa Koi as Shrirenu Tripathi
- Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh as Neville McKinley
- Test as Saravanan
2024
- Shaitaan as Vanraj Kashyap
- Hisaab Barabar as Radhe Mohan Sharma
2023
- The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 as Rati Pandey
2022
- Dhokha: Round D Corner as Yathaarth Sinha
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect as Nambi Narayanan
- Amriki Pandit as Purab
2020
- Nishabdham as Anthony
- Putham Pudhu Kaalai as Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
2018
- The Final Table as Self
- Breathe as Danny Mascarenhas
- Zero as Kartik Srinivasan
- Mega Icons as Self - Host
- Savyasachi as Arun Raj
2017
- Vikram Vedha as Vikram
- Magalir Mattum as Surendar (Cameo)
2016
- Irudhi Suttru as Prabhu Selvaraj
2015
- Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn as Tom
- Tanu Weds Manu: Returns as Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
2013
2012
- Jodi Breakers as Sid
- Vettai as Thiru Murthy
2011
- Tanu Weds Manu as Manoj "Manu" Sharma
- Big in Bollywood as Himself
2010
- Teen Patti as Prof. Shantanu Biswas
- Manmadhan Ambu as Madanagopal
- Om Shanti as RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
2009
- 3 Idiots as Farhan Qureshi
- Yavarum Nalam as Manohar
- Guru En Aalu as Guru
- Sikandar as Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
2008
- Halla Bol as Himself (uncredited)
- Vaazhthugal as T. Kadhiravan
- Mumbai Meri Jaan as Nikhil Agarwal
2007
- Guru as Shyam Saxena
- Aarya as Aarya
- Delhii Heights
- Evano Oruvan as Sridhar Vasudevan
2006
- Rang De Basanti as Ajay Rathod
- Rendu as Sakthi / Kannan
- Thambi as Thambi Velu Thondaiman
2005
- Ramji Londonwaley as Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
- Priyasakhi as Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
2004
- Aethiree as Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
- Aayitha Ezhuthu as Inbasekaran
- Nothing but Life as Roby Thomas
2003
- Lesa Lesa as Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
- Nala Damayanthi as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
- Anbe Sivam as Anbarasu
- Priyamaana Thozhi as Ashok
- Jay Jay as Jagan
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
- Kannathil Muthamittal as Thiruchelvan
- Dil Vil Pyar Vyar as Krish Kumar
- Run as Siva
2001
- Minnale as Rajesh Shivakumar
- Paarthale Paravasam as Dr. Madhava
- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
- Dum Dum Dum as Adhithyan
2000
- Alaipayuthey as Karthik Varadharajan
- Ennavale as James Vasanthan
1998
- C.I.D. as Self
- Saaya as Shekhar
- Shanti Shanti Shanti as Siddhartha
1997
- Ghar Jamai as Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)
- Operation Cobra as Inspector Ravi
1996
- Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin as Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
1993
- Banegi Apni Baat as Ashley