8.0
8.0
Evano Oruvan
2007
as Sridhar Vasudevan
R. Madhavan
Also known as: Ranganathan Madhavan
Acting
Born:June 1, 1970(age 56)
Birthplace:Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Nationality:India
Education:D.B.M.S. English School, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Rajaram College, Shivaji University
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (70 movies)
8.0
8.0
3 Idiots
2009
as Farhan Qureshi
7.7
7.7
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
Producer
7.6
7.6
Anbe Sivam
2003
as Anbarasu
7.6
7.6
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
as Thiruchelvan
7.5
7.5
Nala Damayanthi
2003
as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
7.5
7.5
Big in Bollywood
2011
as Himself
7.5
7.5
Irudhi Suttru
2016
Screenplay
7.4
7.4
Alaipayuthey
2000
as Karthik Varadharajan
7.3
7.3
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
2026
as Ajay Sanyal
7.3
7.3
Dhurandhar
2025
as Ajay Sanyal
7.3
7.3
Vikram Vedha
2017
as Vikram
7.2
7.2
Jay Jay
2003
as Jagan
7.1
7.1
Rang De Basanti
2006
as Ajay Rathod
7.1
7.1
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
as Inbasekaran
7.0
7.0
Mumbai Meri Jaan
2008
as Nikhil Agarwal
7.0
7.0
Minnale
2001
as Rajesh Shivakumar
6.9
6.9
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
as Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
6.8
6.8
Tanu Weds Manu
2011
as Manoj "Manu" Sharma
6.8
6.8
Ramji Londonwaley
2005
Screenplay
6.8
6.8
Lesa Lesa
2003
as Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
6.8
6.8
Run
2002
as Siva
6.8
6.8
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025
as Neville McKinley
6.8
6.8
Guru
2007
as Shyam Saxena
6.8
6.8
Magalir Mattum
2017
as Surendar (Cameo)
6.8
6.8
Aap Jaisa Koi
2025
as Shrirenu Tripathi
6.7
6.7
Maara
2021
as 'Maara' Manimaaran
6.4
6.4
Vettai
2012
as Thiru Murthy
6.4
6.4
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
as Ashok
6.4
6.4
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
as Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
6.4
6.4
Shaitaan
2024
as Vanraj Kashyap
6.3
6.3
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001
as Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
6.3
6.3
Sikandar
2009
as Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
6.2
6.2
Yavarum Nalam
2009
as Manohar
6.2
6.2
Aarya
2007
as Aarya
6.2
6.2
Thambi
2006
as Thambi Velu Thondaiman
5.8
5.8
Dum Dum Dum
2001
as Adhithyan
5.6
5.6
Test
2025
as Saravanan
5.5
5.5
Jodi Breakers
2012
as Sid
5.4
5.4
Manmadhan Ambu
2010
as Madanagopal
5.4
5.4
Savyasachi
2018
as Arun Raj
5.4
5.4
Nishabdham
2020
as Anthony
5.3
5.3
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002
as Krish Kumar
5.2
5.2
Zero
2018
as Kartik Srinivasan
5.0
5.0
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015
as Tom
5.0
5.0
Delhii Heights
2007
4.8
4.8
Dhokha: Round D Corner
2022
as Yathaarth Sinha
4.7
4.7
Aethiree
2004
as Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
4.5
4.5
Hisaab Barabar
2024
as Radhe Mohan Sharma
4.3
4.3
Operation Cobra
1997
as Inspector Ravi
4.0
4.0
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996
as Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
4.0
4.0
Vaazhthugal
2008
as T. Kadhiravan
3.8
3.8
Teen Patti
2010
as Prof. Shantanu Biswas
3.7
3.7
Rendu
2006
as Sakthi / Kannan
3.5
3.5
Guru En Aalu
2009
as Guru
3.4
3.4
Priyasakhi
2005
as Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
3.3
3.3
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
as Dr. Madhava
3.0
3.0
Om Shanti
2010
as RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
G.D.N
2026
Producer
Nothing but Life
2004
as Roby Thomas
Ennavale
2000
as James Vasanthan
Sunglass
2013
Amriki Pandit
2022
as Purab
Adhirshtasaali
TBA
Shaitaan 2
TBA
Made in USA
2005
as Roby Thomas
Kangana Madhavan's Next
TBA
Bridge
TBA
De De Pyaar De 2
2025
as Rajji Khurana
Kettavarellam Padalam
2005
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