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