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R. Madhavan

1970-06-01 (54 years old) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer and film producer. Madhavan has received two Filmfare Awards, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations. 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 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. Madhavan was born to a Tamil family. His father Ranganathan was a management executive in Tata Steel and his mother, Saroja was a manager in the Bank of India. His younger sister, Devika, is a software engineer settled in the United Kingdom.[6] He had a Tamil-speaking upbringing in Bihar.

Movies

actor
Shankara
0 %|Mar 14, 2025
Drama, History
poster
Jodi Breakers
55 %|Mar 2, 2012
Comedy, Romance
poster
Vettai
65 %|Jan 13, 2012
Action, Thriller
poster
Tanu Weds Manu
68 %|Feb 25, 2011
Romance, Drama, Comedy
poster
Manmadhan Ambu
54 %|Dec 23, 2010
Comedy, Drama
poster
Teen Patti
41 %|Feb 26, 2010
Drama, Thriller
poster
3 Idiots
79.98 %|Dec 23, 2009
Drama, Comedy
poster
Guru En Aalu
35 %|Apr 24, 2009
Comedy
poster
Yavarum Nalam
63 %|Mar 6, 2009
Mystery, Horror
poster
Vaazhthugal
40 %|Jan 14, 2008
Action, Drama
poster
Guru
68 %|Jan 12, 2007
Drama, Romance
poster
Rang De Basanti
71.18 %|Jan 26, 2006
Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
poster
Adhirshtasaali
0 %|Invalid Date
Drama
poster
Mumbai Meri Jaan
70 %|Aug 22, 2008
Drama
poster
Evano Oruvan
80 %|Dec 7, 2007
Drama
poster
Aarya
62 %|Aug 10, 2007
Action
poster
Rendu
40 %|Nov 24, 2006
Drama, Action, Comedy
poster
Kettavarellam Padalam
0 %|Aug 15, 2005
poster
Aayitha Ezhuthu
72 %|May 21, 2004
Action, Drama, Thriller
poster
Nala Damayanthi
75 %|Jul 3, 2003
Comedy
poster
Anbe Sivam
75 %|Jan 14, 2003
Comedy, Drama
poster
Kannathil Muthamittal
76 %|Feb 14, 2002
Drama, War
poster
Test
0 %|Invalid Date
Drama
actor
De De Pyaar De 2
0 %|May 1, 2025
Comedy, Romance
poster
Shaitaan
61.4 %|Mar 8, 2024
Thriller, Horror
actor
Amriki Pandit
0 %|Dec 31, 2022
Drama, Comedy
poster
Dhokha: Round D Corner
49 %|Sep 22, 2022
Crime, Thriller
poster
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
75 %|Jul 1, 2022
Drama, History
poster
Maara
66 %|Jan 8, 2021
Drama
poster
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
66 %|Oct 16, 2020
Drama, Family
poster
Nishabdham
56 %|Oct 2, 2020
Thriller, Horror
poster
Zero
52 %|Dec 21, 2018
Romance, Drama, Comedy
poster
Savyasachi
52 %|Nov 2, 2018
Thriller, Action
poster
Magalir Mattum
68 %|Sep 15, 2017
Drama, Family
poster
Vikram Vedha
73.68 %|Jul 21, 2017
Action, Thriller, Crime, Adventure
poster
Irudhi Suttru
73.97999999999999 %|Jan 28, 2016
Action, Drama
poster
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
53 %|Oct 5, 2015
Action, Animation, Horror
poster
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
69 %|May 22, 2015
Comedy, Romance
poster
Sunglass
0 %|Nov 10, 2013
Comedy, Thriller
poster
Big in Bollywood
75 %|Apr 16, 2011
poster
Om Shanti
0 %|Jan 13, 2010
poster
Sikandar
63 %|Aug 21, 2009
Drama, Thriller
poster
Halla Bol
51 %|Jan 11, 2008
Drama
poster
Delhii Heights
50 %|Mar 29, 2007
Drama, Comedy
poster
Thambi
62 %|Feb 22, 2006
Action, Drama
poster
Ramji Londonwaley
67 %|Sep 2, 2005
Comedy, Family, Drama
poster
Priyasakhi
38 %|Apr 14, 2005
Drama, Action
actor
Nothing but Life
0 %|Dec 25, 2004
Drama
poster
Aethiree
60 %|Apr 23, 2004
Action, Comedy
poster
Jay Jay
72 %|Nov 14, 2003
Romance
poster
Priyamaana Thozhi
64 %|Jul 11, 2003
Family, Drama
poster
Lesa Lesa
68 %|May 16, 2003
Drama, Romance
poster
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
53 %|Oct 18, 2002
Romance, Drama
poster
Run
68 %|May 9, 2002
Action, Drama, Romance
poster
Paarthale Paravasam
33 %|Nov 14, 2001
Family, Action, Romance, Drama
poster
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
63 %|Oct 19, 2001
Drama, Romance
poster
Dum Dum Dum
58 %|Apr 13, 2001
Comedy, Action
poster
Minnale
69 %|Feb 18, 2001
Comedy, Romance
poster
Ennavale
0 %|Dec 22, 2000
Drama
poster
Alaipayuthey
74 %|Apr 14, 2000
Romance, Drama
poster
Operation Cobra
46 %|Dec 5, 1997
Action
actor
Dhurandhar
0 %|Invalid Date
poster
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
48 %|Jun 7, 1996
Thriller

Series

poster
Decoupled
72 %|Dec 17, 2021
Drama, Comedy
poster
The Final Table
67 %|Nov 20, 2018
Reality
poster
Mega Icons
0 %|Sep 24, 2018
poster
Breathe
75 %|Jan 26, 2018
Crime, Drama
actor
Saaya
10 %|Aug 17, 1998
Drama, Soap
poster
Ghar Jamai
50 %|Aug 6, 1997
Comedy, Family
actor
Banegi Apni Baat
20 %|Jan 1, 1993
Drama, Comedy