Acting
R. Madhavan
Born Jun 1, 1970 · 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.
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Acting
Adhirshtasaali
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G.D.N
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Drama
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
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Action · Crime · Thriller
Dhurandhar
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Action · Crime · Thriller
De De Pyaar De 2
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Comedy · Romance · Drama
Aap Jaisa Koi
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Romance · Comedy
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
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Drama · History
Test
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Drama · Thriller
Hisaab Barabar
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Drama · Thriller · Comedy
Shaitaan
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Thriller · Horror
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023
Drama
Dhokha: Round D Corner
2022
Crime · Thriller
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
Drama · History
Decoupled
2021
Drama · Comedy
Maara
2021
Drama
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
Drama · Family
Nishabdham
2020
Thriller · Horror
Zero
2018
Romance · Drama · Comedy
Savyasachi
2018
Thriller · Action
Breathe
2018
Crime · Drama
Magalir Mattum
2017
Drama · Family
Vikram Vedha
2017
Action · Thriller · Crime
Irudhi Suttru
2016
Drama
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015
Action · Animation · Horror
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Comedy · Romance
Sunglass
2013
Comedy · Thriller
Jodi Breakers
2012
Comedy · Romance
Vettai
2012
Action · Thriller
Big in Bollywood
2011
Tanu Weds Manu
2011
Comedy · Romance · Drama
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
Comedy · Drama
Teen Patti
2010
Drama · Thriller
Om Shanti
2010
3 Idiots
2009
Drama · Comedy
Sikandar
2009
Drama · Thriller
Guru En Aalu
2009
Comedy
Yavarum Nalam
2009
Mystery · Horror
Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008
Drama
Vaazhthugal
2008
Action · Drama
Halla Bol
2008
Drama
Evano Oruvan
2007
Drama
Aarya
2007
Action
Delhii Heights
2007
Drama · Comedy
Guru
2007
Drama · Romance
Rendu
2006
Drama · Action · Comedy
Thambi
2006
Action · Drama
Rang De Basanti
2006
Comedy · Drama · History
Ramji Londonwaley
2005
Comedy · Family · Drama
Priyasakhi
2005
Drama · Action
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Action · Drama · Thriller
Aethiree
2004
Action · Comedy
Jay Jay
2003
Romance
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
Family · Drama
Nala Damayanthi
2003
Comedy
Lesa Lesa
2003
Drama · Romance
Anbe Sivam
2003
Comedy · Drama
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
Romance · Drama
Run
2002
Action · Drama · Romance
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
Drama · War
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
Family · Action · Romance
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
Drama · Romance
Dum Dum Dum
2001
Comedy · Action
Minnale
2001
Comedy · Romance
Ennavale
2000
Drama
Alaipayuthey
2000
Romance · Drama
Shanti Shanti Shanti
1998
Operation Cobra
1997
Action
Ghar Jamai
1997
Comedy · Family · Soap
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
Thriller
Directed
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
Drama · History
Written
G.D.N
2026
Drama
Irudhi Suttru
2016
Drama
Ramji Londonwaley
2005
Comedy · Family · Drama