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