R. Madhavan
Acting
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
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movieG.D.N
2026
GD Naidu
movieDhurandhar: The Revenge
2026
Ajay Sanyal
movieDhurandhar
2025
Ajay Sanyal
movieDe De Pyaar De 2
2025
Rakesh Khurana
movieAap Jaisa Koi
2025
Shrirenu Tripathi
movieKesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025
Neville McKinley
movieTest
2025
Saravanan
movieHisaab Barabar
2024
Radhe Mohan Sharma
movieShaitaan
2024
Vanraj Kashyap
movieDhokha: Round D Corner
2022
Yathaarth Sinha
movieRocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
Nambi Narayanan
tvDecoupled
2021
Arya Iyer
movieMaara
2021
'Maara' Manimaaran
moviePutham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
movieNishabdham
2020
Anthony
movieZero
2018
Kartik Srinivasan
movieSavyasachi
2018
Arun Raj
tvMega Icons
2018
Self - Host
tvBreathe
2018
Danny Mascarenhas
movieMagalir Mattum
2017
Surendar (Cameo)
movieVikram Vedha
2017
Vikram
movieIrudhi Suttru
2016
Prabhu Selvaraj
movieTanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
movieVettai
2012
Thiru Murthy
movieBig in Bollywood
2011
Himself
movieTanu Weds Manu
2011
Manoj "Manu" Sharma
movieManmadhan Ambu
2010
Madanagopal
movieTeen Patti
2010
Prof. Shantanu Biswas
movieOm Shanti
2010
RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
movie3 Idiots
2009
Farhan Qureshi
movieSikandar
2009
Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
movieYavarum Nalam
2009
Manohar
movieMumbai Meri Jaan
2008
Nikhil Agarwal
movieVaazhthugal
2008
T. Kadhiravan
movieHalla Bol
2008
Himself (uncredited)
movieEvano Oruvan
2007
Sridhar Vasudevan
movieAarya
2007
Aarya
movieGuru
2007
Shyam Saxena
movieRendu
2006
Sakthi / Kannan
movieThambi
2006
Thambi Velu Thondaiman
movieRang De Basanti
2006
Ajay Rathod
movieRamji Londonwaley
2005
Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Made in USA
2005
Roby Thomas
moviePriyasakhi
2005
Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
Nothing but Life
2004
Roby Thomas
movieAayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Inbasekaran
movieAethiree
2004
Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
movieJay Jay
2003
Jagan
movieNala Damayanthi
2003
Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
movieLesa Lesa
2003
Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
movieAnbe Sivam
2003
Anbarasu
movieDil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
Krish Kumar
movieRun
2002
Siva
movieKannathil Muthamittal
2002
Thiruchelvan
moviePaarthale Paravasam
2001
Dr. Madhava
movieRehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
movieDum Dum Dum
2001
Adhithyan
movieMinnale
2001
Rajesh Shivakumar
movieEnnavale
2000
James Vasanthan
movieAlaipayuthey
2000
Karthik Varadharajan
Saaya
1998
Shekhar
tvC.I.D.
1998
Self
movieOperation Cobra
1997
Inspector Ravi
tvGhar Jamai
1997
Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)
movieIs Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
4 Idiots
Farhan Qureshi
