R. Madhavan
Indian actor, writer, and producer celebrated for pan-Indian appeal across seven languages and a career spanning over two decades.
What do we know about R. Madhavan?
Here are the key biographical details about R. Madhavan:
- Name: R. Madhavan
- Also Known As: R. Madhavan, மாதவன், R. Mathavan, Мадхаван
- Date of Birth: June 1, 1970
- Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Screenplay, Producer, Dialogue, Co-Producer, Writer
Who is R. Madhavan?
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. 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.
What is R. Madhavan known for?
With over 80 credits, R. Madhavan's most celebrated performances include:
- 3 Idiots (2009, Movie)
- Rang De Basanti (2006, Movie)
- Dhurandhar (2025, Movie)
- Vikram Vedha (2017, Movie)
- Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015, Movie)
- Guru (2007, Movie)
- Zero (2018, Movie)
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011, Movie)
- Shaitaan (2024, Movie)
- Yavarum Nalam (2009, Movie)
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