R. Madhavan

Known for ActingBorn 1970-06-01 (age 56)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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984

3 Idiots

Evano Oruvan

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Nala Damayanthi

Kannathil Muthamittal

Anbe Sivam

Breathe

Big in Bollywood

Thambi

Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Irudhi Suttru

Dhurandhar

Vikram Vedha

Alaipayuthey

Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

Jay Jay

Decoupled

Aayitha Ezhuthu

Mumbai Meri Jaan

Lesa Lesa

Rang De Basanti

Nothing but Life

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns

Minnale

Guru

Magalir Mattum

Ramji Londonwaley

Run

Tanu Weds Manu

Maara

Priyamaana Thozhi

The Final Table

De De Pyaar De 2

Aap Jaisa Koi

Putham Pudhu Kaalai

Vettai

Shaitaan

Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein

Yavarum Nalam

Sikandar

Aarya

Aethiree

Dum Dum Dum

Test

Dil Vil Pyar Vyar

Savyasachi

Manmadhan Ambu