R. Madhavan

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 …

Movies & TV Shows

1. 3 Idiots (2009) — Farhan Qureshi
2. Rang De Basanti (2006) — Ajay Rathod
3. Dhurandhar (2025) — Ajay Sanyal
4. Vikram Vedha (2017) — Vikram
5. Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015) — Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
6. Guru (2007) — Shyam Saxena
7. Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026) — Ajay Sanyal
8. Zero (2018) — Kartik Srinivasan
9. Tanu Weds Manu (2011) — Manoj "Manu" Sharma
10. Shaitaan (2024) — Vanraj Kashyap
11. Anbe Sivam (2003) — Anbarasu
12. Yavarum Nalam (2009) — Manohar
13. The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 (2023) — Rati Pandey
14. Breathe (2018) — Danny Mascarenhas
15. Irudhi Suttru (2016) — Prabhu Selvaraj
16. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) — Nambi Narayanan
17. Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) — Thiruchelvan
18. Alaipayuthey (2000) — Karthik Varadharajan
19. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001) — Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
20. The Final Table (2018) — Self
21. Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) — Inbasekaran
22. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) — Neville McKinley
23. Minnale (2001) — Rajesh Shivakumar
24. Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) — Nikhil Agarwal
25. C.I.D. (1998) — Self
26. Maara (2021) — 'Maara' Manimaaran
27. Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022) — Yathaarth Sinha
28. Aap Jaisa Koi (2025) — Shrirenu Tripathi
29. Vettai (2012) — Thiru Murthy
30. Halla Bol (2008) — Himself (uncredited)
31. Decoupled (2021) — Arya Iyer
32. Nishabdham (2020) — Anthony
33. Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn (2015) — Tom
34. Test (2025) — Saravanan
35. Run (2002) — Siva
36. Savyasachi (2018) — Arun Raj
37. De De Pyaar De 2 (2025) — Rakesh Khurana
38. Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) — Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
39. Manmadhan Ambu (2010) — Madanagopal
40. Magalir Mattum (2017) — Surendar (Cameo)

Directed

1. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) — Director