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Madhavan
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- Born 1 June 1970
- Place of Birth Jamshedpur
- Occupation Actor, Television Presenter, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Film Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Sarita Birje (1999)
- Education D.B.M.S. English School, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Rajaram College, Shivaji University
- Years active 1993-present
- Children Vedaant
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- Rang De Basanti
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ABOUT Madhavan
R Madhavan: A Versatile Journey in Cinema Ranganathan Madhavan, a prominent figure in Tamil and Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for himself with diverse roles and accolades. His career began with Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey (2000), establishing him as a romantic lead. He further cemented his position with successful films like Minnale and Dumm Dumm Dumm. His versatility shone through in critically acclaimed performances in Kannathil Muthamittal, Anbe Sivam, and Aayutha Ezhuthu. Madhavan's foray into Hindi cinema proved equally successful. He starred in the iconic Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), and the blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009), showcasing his range. The success continued with Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and its sequel. His comeback post a hiatus included critically acclaimed roles in Irudhi Suttru (2016), earning him Best Actor awards, and Vikram Vedha (2017). His recent achievements include his directorial debut and starring role in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. He recently appeared in Shaitaan (2024). Beyond acting, Madhavan has produced films, hosted television shows, and actively engages in philanthropy, receiving PETA's Person of the Year award in 2011 and a Doctor of Letters in 2021. His career reflects a dedication to his craft, marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim. Currently, he serves as the President of FTII, Pune.
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MADHAVAN NEWS
‘Treated him like an adult at 5’: Madhavan on unconventional approach to raising son Vedaant
September 01, 2026 9:39 pm
Actor R Madhavan recently recalled treating his son Vedaant like an adult from a young age.
Madhavan once grew 70% of his vegetables on his Mumbai terrace, revived barren land in TN
August 31, 2026 8:03 pm
Beyond the silver screen, R Madhavan is an avid organic farmer. He once transformed barren land into a coconut plantation.
'Can you be age-appropriate?': When Sarita called out R Madhavan over his shirtless photos
August 30, 2026 6:25 pm
Madhavan once revealed why he finds his 'national crush' label confusing, comparing himself to Hrithik Roshan. He also shared his wife Sarita's hilarious reaction to his viral photos.
Madhavan says he treated son Vedaant as adult at 5, warned him against ‘reflected glory’
August 14, 2026 6:34 pm
Actor R Madhavan recently opened up about his son Vedaant's swimming career and his own parenting style to raise him. The actor said he has always treated his son as an adult, even when he was 5.
Madhavan was written off, parents made to feel guilty: 'He will never be successful'
August 12, 2026 2:39 pm
Madhavan recalls how their childhood neighbours assumed that he and his sister would never succeed in life because their parents were employed.
'How can being Indian be seen as wrong?': Madhavan on Dhurandhar, Rocketry criticisms
August 09, 2026 7:11 pm
Actor-filmmaker R Madhavan opens up about criticisms surrounding Dhurandhar and Rocketry, explaining his stance on patriotism, politics, and online trolling.
Madhavan reveals Aditya Dhar spent Rs 10 cr on 'peak detailing' in Dhurandhar: 'He is insane'
August 06, 2026 9:11 pm
R Madhavan says Aditya Dhar spent Rs 10 crore on 'peak detailing' in Dhurandhar, admitting he'd have called the decision 'madness' before its success.
Madhavan on GDN biopic: Playing India's Edison is just 10 per cent of the whole story
August 05, 2026 7:08 pm
Madhavan has said the inventor tag barely scratches the surface of GD Naidu's life, revealing that the biopic covers his social reforms, and his fight against the British while the world forgot him.
Madhavan refuses to quit love stories at 55, has a strict on-screen rule against violence
August 05, 2026 6:54 pm
Actor R Madhavan says the Alaipayuthey-era romance is behind me, but he doesn't believe that now he is 55 he cannot romance on screen. He also said he has a strict rule against showing violence against women in cinema.
'Stardom is dangerous': Madhavan admits India has better swimmers than son Vedaant
August 05, 2026 7:50 am
Madhavan recently admitted that there are better swimmers than his son Vedaant in India, but they don't get as much attention because they are not the child of a renowned actor.
