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