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