R. Madhavan
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1970-06-01
Place of Birth
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
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 protection of animals and was awarded PETA's Person of the Year recognition in 2012.
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3 Idiots
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Rang De Basanti
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Adhirshtasaali
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Teen Patti
Feb 26, 2010
Kannathil Muthamittal
Feb 14, 2002
Guru
Jan 12, 2007
Test
Apr 04, 2025
Aayitha Ezhuthu
May 21, 2004
Dum Dum Dum
Apr 13, 2001
Mumbai Meri Jaan
Aug 22, 2008
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
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Minnale
Feb 18, 2001
Nala Damayanthi
Jul 03, 2003
Alaipayuthey
Apr 14, 2000
Yavarum Nalam
Mar 06, 2009
Manmadhan Ambu
Dec 23, 2010
Vettai
Jan 13, 2012
Aarya
Aug 10, 2007
Evano Oruvan
Dec 07, 2007
Rendu
Nov 24, 2006
Thambi
Feb 22, 2006
Priyasakhi
Apr 14, 2005
Run
May 09, 2002
Paarthale Paravasam
Nov 14, 2001
Vaazhthugal
Jan 14, 2008
Kettavarellam Padalam
Aug 15, 2005
Jodi Breakers
Mar 02, 2012
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
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Tanu Weds Manu
Feb 25, 2011
Lesa Lesa
May 16, 2003
Jay Jay
Nov 14, 2003
Big in Bollywood
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Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Oct 18, 2002
Aethiree
Apr 23, 2004
Shaitaan
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Dhokha: Round D Corner
Sep 22, 2022
Nothing but Life
Dec 25, 2004
Ennavale
Dec 22, 2000
Priyamaana Thozhi
Jul 11, 2003
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
May 22, 2015
Irudhi Suttru
Jan 28, 2016
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Oct 05, 2015
De De Pyaar De 2
Nov 13, 2025
Operation Cobra
Dec 05, 1997
Delhii Heights
Mar 29, 2007
Halla Bol
Jan 11, 2008
Dhurandhar
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Vikram Vedha
Jul 21, 2017
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
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Ramji Londonwaley
Sep 02, 2005
Magalir Mattum
Sep 15, 2017
Om Shanti
Jan 13, 2010
Savyasachi
Nov 02, 2018
Zero
Dec 21, 2018
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Jul 01, 2022
Nishabdham
Oct 02, 2020
Sikandar
Aug 21, 2009
Maara
Jan 08, 2021
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Oct 16, 2020
Sunglass
Nov 10, 2013
Amriki Pandit
Dec 31, 2022
Hisaab Barabar
Nov 26, 2024
Aap Jaisa Koi
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Made in USA
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Kangana Madhavan's Next
G.D.N
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Shaitaan 2
Bridge
Alpha
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Dhurandhar: The Revenge
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Mega Icons
Sep 24, 2018
The Final Table
Nov 20, 2018
Decoupled
Dec 17, 2021
Saaya
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Breathe
Jan 26, 2018
Banegi Apni Baat
Jan 01, 1993
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
Nov 18, 2023
Ghar Jamai
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