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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.[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.
Release Date | Title | Character Name | Rating | Your Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 17th, 2025 | Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh | Neville McKinley | 7 | |
April 4th, 2025 | Test | Saravanan | 5.6 | |
March 8th, 2024 | Shaitaan | Vanraj Kashyap | 6.3 | |
March 2nd, 2012 | Jodi Breakers | Sid | 5.3 | |
January 13th, 2012 | Vettai | Thiru Murthy | 6.4 | |
April 16th, 2011 | Big in Bollywood | Himself | 7.5 | |
February 25th, 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Manoj "Manu" Sharma | 6.8 | |
February 26th, 2010 | Teen Patti | Prof. Shantanu Biswas | 3.8 | |
December 23rd, 2009 | 3 Idiots | Farhan Qureshi | 8 | |
April 24th, 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Guru | 3.5 | |
March 6th, 2009 | Yavarum Nalam | Manohar | 6.3 | |
August 22nd, 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Nikhil Agarwal | 7.1 | |
January 12th, 2007 | Guru | Shyam Saxena | 6.9 | |
January 26th, 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Ajay Rathod | 7.1 | |
TBD | Adhirshtasaali | TBD | TBD | |
July 10th, 2026 | Alpha | Colonel Puneet Singh | TBD | |
March 18th, 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Ajay Sanyal | 7.3 | |
December 5th, 2025 | Dhurandhar | Ajay Sanyal | 7.1 | |
November 13th, 2025 | De De Pyaar De 2 | Rakesh Khurana | 6.3 | |
July 11th, 2025 | Aap Jaisa Koi | Shrirenu Tripathi | 6.5 | |
November 26th, 2024 | Hisaab Barabar | Radhe Mohan Sharma | 4.4 | |
December 31st, 2022 | Amriki Pandit | Purab | TBD | |
September 22nd, 2022 | Dhokha: Round D Corner | Yathaarth Sinha | 5 | |
July 1st, 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Nambi Narayanan | 7.6 | |
January 8th, 2021 | Maara | 'Maara' Manimaaran | 6.7 | |
October 16th, 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho") | 6.4 | |
October 2nd, 2020 | Nishabdham | Anthony | 5.2 | |
December 21st, 2018 | Zero | Kartik Srinivasan | 5.2 | |
November 2nd, 2018 | Savyasachi | Arun Raj | 5.4 | |
September 15th, 2017 | Magalir Mattum | Surendar (Cameo) | 6.8 | |
July 21st, 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Vikram | 7.2 | |
January 28th, 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Prabhu Selvaraj | 7.3 | |
October 5th, 2015 | Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn | Tom | 5 | |
May 22nd, 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Manoj 'Manu' Sharma | 6.9 | |
November 10th, 2013 | Sunglass | TBD | TBD | |
December 23rd, 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Madanagopal | 5.4 | |
January 13th, 2010 | Om Shanti | RJ Maddy (extended cameo) | 3 | |
August 21st, 2009 | Sikandar | Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao | 6.3 | |
January 14th, 2008 | Vaazhthugal | T. Kadhiravan | 4 | |
January 11th, 2008 | Halla Bol | Himself (uncredited) | 4.8 | |
December 7th, 2007 | Evano Oruvan | Sridhar Vasudevan | 8 | |
August 10th, 2007 | Aarya | Aarya | 6.2 | |
March 29th, 2007 | Delhii Heights | TBD | 5 | |
November 24th, 2006 | Rendu | Sakthi / Kannan | 3.7 | |
February 22nd, 2006 | Thambi | Thambi Velu Thondaiman | 7.5 | |
September 2nd, 2005 | Ramji Londonwaley | Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji) | 6.9 | |
August 15th, 2005 | Kettavarellam Padalam | TBD | TBD | |
May 6th, 2005 | Made in USA | Roby Thomas | TBD | |
April 14th, 2005 | Priyasakhi | Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi) | 4 | |
December 25th, 2004 | Nothing but Life | Roby Thomas | 7 | |
May 21st, 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Inbasekaran | 7.2 | |
April 23rd, 2004 | Aethiree | Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani | 6 | |
November 14th, 2003 | Jay Jay | Jagan | 7.3 | |
July 11th, 2003 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Ashok | 6.8 | |
July 3rd, 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer | 7.7 | |
May 16th, 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance) | 7.1 | |
January 14th, 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Anbarasu | 7.6 | |
October 18th, 2002 | Dil Vil Pyar Vyar | Krish Kumar | 5.6 | |
May 9th, 2002 | Run | Siva | 6.9 | |
February 14th, 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Thiruchelvan | 7.6 | |
November 14th, 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Dr. Madhava | 5 | |
October 19th, 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Madhav "Maddy" Shastri | 6.4 | |
April 13th, 2001 | Dum Dum Dum | Adhithyan | 5.9 | |
February 18th, 2001 | Minnale | Rajesh Shivakumar | 7 | |
December 22nd, 2000 | Ennavale | James Vasanthan | TBD | |
April 14th, 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Karthik Varadharajan | 7.4 | |
December 5th, 1997 | Operation Cobra | Inspector Ravi | 4.8 | |
June 7th, 1996 | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | Singer in Club (Uncredited Role) | 4.5 | |
TBD | Circle | TBD | TBD | |
TBD | G.D.N | GD Naidu | TBD | |
TBD | Shaitaan 2 | TBD | TBD | |
TBD | Bridge | TBD | TBD | |
TBD | 3 Idiots 2 | Farhan Qureshi | TBD |