
R. Madhavan
Known for ActingBorn 1970-06-01 (age 55)Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
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.Read more
Movies & web series
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The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023 · Series
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3 Idiots
2009 · Movie
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Evano Oruvan
2007 · Movie
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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022 · Movie
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Nala Damayanthi
2003 · Movie
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Anbe Sivam
2003 · Movie
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Breathe
2018 · Series
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Kannathil Muthamittal
2002 · Movie
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Big in Bollywood
2011 · Movie
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Thambi
2006 · Movie
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Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026 · Movie
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Irudhi Suttru
2016 · Movie
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Vikram Vedha
2017 · Movie
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Alaipayuthey
2000 · Movie
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Jay Jay
2003 · Movie
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Dhurandhar
2025 · Movie
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Decoupled
2021 · Series
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Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025 · Movie
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Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Movie
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Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008 · Movie
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Lesa Lesa
2003 · Movie
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Rang De Basanti
2006 · Movie
Nothing but Life
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Nothing but Life
2004 · Movie
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Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015 · Movie
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Minnale
2001 · Movie
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Magalir Mattum
2017 · Movie
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Ramji Londonwaley
2005 · Movie
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Run
2002 · Movie
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Guru
2007 · Movie
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Tanu Weds Manu
2011 · Movie
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Maara
2021 · Movie
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Priyamaana Thozhi
2003 · Movie
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The Final Table
2018 · Series
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Aap Jaisa Koi
2025 · Movie
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Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020 · Movie
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De De Pyaar De 2
2025 · Movie
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Vettai
2012 · Movie
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Shaitaan
2024 · Movie
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Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001 · Movie
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Sikandar
2009 · Movie
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Yavarum Nalam
2009 · Movie
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Aarya
2007 · Movie
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Aethiree
2004 · Movie
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Dum Dum Dum
2001 · Movie
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Test
2025 · Movie
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Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002 · Movie
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Savyasachi
2018 · Movie
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Manmadhan Ambu
2010 · Movie