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