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R Madhavan

R Madhavan Image Source : Wikipedia
  • 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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ABOUT R Madhavan

R Madhavan: A Multifaceted Career in Indian Cinema Ranganathan Madhavan, born June 1, 1970, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, excelling as an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director across Tamil and Hindi films. His career spans over two decades, marked by diverse roles and critical acclaim. Madhavan's breakthrough came with Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey (2000). He subsequently starred in numerous successful romantic dramas like Minnale and Dumm Dumm Dumm, establishing his presence in Tamil cinema. His versatility extended to critically acclaimed films such as Kannathil Muthamittal, Anbe Sivam, and Aayutha Ezhuthu, showcasing his range. His foray into Hindi cinema yielded equally impressive results. Roles in Rang De Basanti, Guru, and the blockbuster 3 Idiots cemented his pan-India appeal. The latter film, a massive commercial success at the time of its release, significantly boosted his national recognition. A three-year acting break followed before a triumphant return with Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Irudhi Suttru, and Vikram Vedha. His compelling portrayal of a boxing coach in Irudhi Suttru garnered him several Best Actor awards, including accolades from Filmfare, IIFA, and SIIMA. A significant milestone arrived with his directorial debut, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), a critically acclaimed biopic which also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. His latest notable role is a villain in the recently released supernatural thriller Shaitaan (2024). Beyond acting, Madhavan’s contributions extend to screenwriting, television hosting, brand endorsements, and film production through Leukos Films and Tricolour Films. A philanthropist, he actively supports environmental, health, and animal welfare causes, receiving PETA's Person of the Year award in 2011 and an honorary doctorate in 2021. Currently, he serves as the President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.

R Madhavan FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Hisaab Barabar
  • Hisaab Barabar

    ( 2024 )

  • The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair
  • The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair

    ( 2025 )

  • Shaitaan
  • Shaitaan

    ( 2024 )

  • De De Pyaar De 2
  • De De Pyaar De 2

    ( 2025 )

  • Stardom
  • Stardom

    ( 2023 )

  • Gramophone
  • Gramophone

    ( Not Final )

  • The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
  • The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984

    ( 2023 )

  • The Animators
  • The Animators

    ( Not Final )

  • Amriki Pandit
  • Amriki Pandit

    ( 2022 )

  • Bridge
  • Bridge

    ( Not Final )

  • Laththi
  • Laththi

    ( 2022 )

  • Test
  • Test

    ( Not Final )

  • Dhokha - Round D Corner
  • Dhokha - Round D Corner

    ( 2022 )

  • Benz
  • Benz

    ( Not Final )

  • Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
  • Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

    ( 2022 )

  • Adhirshtasaali
  • Adhirshtasaali

    ( Not Final )

  • Meri Awas Suno
  • Meri Awas Suno

    ( 2022 )

  • Suriya 43
  • Suriya 43

    ( Not Final )

  • 7th Sense
  • 7th Sense

    ( 2021 )

  • G
  • G

    ( Not Final )

  • Decoupled
  • Decoupled

    ( 2021 )

  • Badalte Rishte
  • Badalte Rishte

    ( 2021 )

  • Snehithane X in My Bed
  • Snehithane X in My Bed

    ( 2021 )

  • Snehithane X in My Bed
  • Snehithane X in My Bed

    ( 2021 )

  • Maara
  • Maara

    ( 2021 )

  • Putham Pudhu Kaalai
  • Putham Pudhu Kaalai

    ( 2020 )

  • Nishabdham
  • Nishabdham

    ( 2020 )

  • Zero
  • Zero

    ( 2018 )

  • Savyasachi
  • Savyasachi

    ( 2018 )

  • Breathe
  • Breathe

    ( 2018 )

  • Vikram Vedha
  • Vikram Vedha

    ( 2017 )

  • Magalir Mattum
  • Magalir Mattum

    ( 2017 )

  • Irudhi Suttru
  • Irudhi Suttru

    ( 2016 )

  • Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
  • Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn

    ( 2015 )

  • Tanu Weds Manu Returns
  • Tanu Weds Manu Returns

    ( 2015 )

  • Akeli
  • Akeli

    ( 2014 )

  • Sunglass
  • Sunglass

    ( 2013 )

  • Savdhaan India: Crime Alert
  • Savdhaan India: Crime Alert

    ( 2012–2018 )

  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist
  • The Reluctant Fundamentalist

    ( 2012 )

  • Jodi Breakers
  • Jodi Breakers

    ( 2012 )

  • Vettai
  • Vettai

    ( 2012 )

  • Alibaug
  • Alibaug

    ( 2011 )

  • Stars Ka Tadka
  • Stars Ka Tadka

    ( 2011 )

  • Tanu Weds Manu
  • Tanu Weds Manu

    ( 2011 )

  • Manmadhan Ambu
  • Manmadhan Ambu

    ( 2010 )

  • Jhootha Hi Sahi
  • Jhootha Hi Sahi

    ( 2010 )

  • Teen Patti
  • Teen Patti

    ( 2010 )

  • Om Shanti
  • Om Shanti

    ( 2010 )

  • 3 Idiots
  • 3 Idiots

    ( 2009 )

  • Sikandar
  • Sikandar

    ( 2009 )

  • Guru En Aalu
  • Guru En Aalu

    ( 2009 )

  • C.I.D.
  • C.I.D.

    ( 2009 )

  • 13B: Fear Has a New Address
  • 13B: Fear Has a New Address

    ( 2009 )

  • Tipu kanan tipu kiri
  • Tipu kanan tipu kiri

    ( 2008 )

  • Mumbai Meri Jaan
  • Mumbai Meri Jaan

    ( 2008 )

  • Vaazhthugal
  • Vaazhthugal

    ( 2008 )

  • Halla Bol
  • Halla Bol

    ( 2008 )

  • Evano Oruvan
  • Evano Oruvan

    ( 2007 )

  • Aarya
  • Aarya

    ( 2007 )

  • Delhii Heights
  • Delhii Heights

    ( 2007 )

  • Guru
  • Guru

    ( 2007 )

  • That Four-Letter Word
  • That Four-Letter Word

    ( 2006 )

  • Rendu
  • Rendu

    ( 2006 )

  • Thambi
  • Thambi

    ( 2006 )

  • Rang De Basanti
  • Rang De Basanti

    ( 2006 )

  • Ramji Londonwaley
  • Ramji Londonwaley

    ( 2005 )

  • Priyasakhi
  • Priyasakhi

    ( 2005 )

  • Nothing But Life
  • Nothing But Life

    ( 2004 )

  • Aayitha Ezhuthu
  • Aayitha Ezhuthu

    ( 2004 )

  • Aethiree
  • Aethiree

    ( 2004 )

  • Priyamana Thozhi
  • Priyamana Thozhi

    ( 2003 )

  • Nala Damayanthi
  • Nala Damayanthi

    ( 2003 )

  • Laysa Laysa
  • Laysa Laysa

    ( 2003 )

  • Jay Jay
  • Jay Jay

    ( 2003 )

  • Anbe Sivam
  • Anbe Sivam

    ( 2003 )

  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
  • Dil Vil Pyar Vyar

    ( 2002 )

  • Run
  • Run

    ( 2002 )

  • Kannathil Muthamittal
  • Kannathil Muthamittal

    ( 2002 )

  • Ennavale
  • Ennavale

    ( 2001 )

  • Dum Dum Dum
  • Dum Dum Dum

    ( 2001 )

  • Paarthale Paravasam
  • Paarthale Paravasam

    ( 2001 )

  • Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
  • Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein

    ( 2001 )

  • Minnale
  • Minnale

    ( 2001 )

  • Alaipayuthey
  • Alaipayuthey

    ( 2000 )

  • Hum 2 No
  • Hum 2 No

    ( 1999 )

  • Saaya
  • Saaya

    ( 1998 )

  • Shanti Shanti Shanti
  • Shanti Shanti Shanti

    ( 1998 )

  • Rishtey
  • Rishtey

    ( 1998–2001 )

  • Sea Hawks
  • Sea Hawks

    ( 1997 )

  • Kabhie Kabhie
  • Kabhie Kabhie

    ( 1997 )

  • Ghar Jamai
  • Ghar Jamai

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Inferno
  • Inferno

    ( 1997 )

  • Jeene Bhi Do Yaaro
  • Jeene Bhi Do Yaaro

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Raj Kahani
  • Raj Kahani

    ( 1997–1998 )

  • Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
  • Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin

    ( 1996 )

  • Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum
  • Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum

    ( 1996 )

  • Hum Dono
  • Hum Dono

    ( 1996–1997 )

  • Aarohan
  • Aarohan

    ( 1996–1997 )

  • Suhana Safar
  • Suhana Safar

    ( 1995 )

  • A Mouthful of Sky
  • A Mouthful of Sky

    ( 1995 )

  • Banegi Apni Baat
  • Banegi Apni Baat

    ( 1994–1998 )

  • Yule Love Stories
  • Yule Love Stories

    ( 1993–1995 )

  • Naan Aval Adhu
  • Naan Aval Adhu

    ( Not Final )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

R Madhavan AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Director
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Director - 2023 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  • Versatile Game Changer of the Decade
  • The Brand Vision Summit Awards for Versatile Game Changer of the Decade - 2024

  • Lead Actor of the Year
  • The Digital Reinvent Awards for Lead Actor of the Year - 2022 Decoupled

  • Best Actor - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - Critics - 2023 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  • Best Actor (Critics)
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor (Critics) - 2018 Vikram Vedha

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 2017 Irudhi Suttru

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actor - 2005 Aayitha Ezhuthu

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Debut Actor - 2001 Alaipayuthey

  • Best Supporting Actor - Drama
  • The Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Supporting Actor - Drama - 2024 The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984

  • Style Game Changer - Male
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Style Game Changer - Male - 2022

  • Best Actor
  • The IIFA Utsavam for Best Actor - 2017 Irudhi Suttru

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role in a Web Series
  • The IWM Digital Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role in a Web Series - 2022 Decoupled

  • Best Actor - Web Series
  • The Indian Television Academy Awards, India for Best Actor - Web Series - 2018 Breathe

  • Best Feature Film
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Feature Film - 2023 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  • Reel Style Icon
  • The News18 REEL Movie Award for Reel Style Icon - 2024

  • Best Actor
  • The Norway Tamil Film Festival for Best Actor - 2018 Vikram Vedha

  • Best Actor: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor: Critics - 2023 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  • Best Debutant Director
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Debutant Director - 2023 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

  • Best Actor: Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor: Critics - 2018 Vikram Vedha

  • Best Actor - Critics
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor - Critics - 2017 Irudhi Suttru

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2013 Vettai

  • Best Actor - Critics
  • The Talent Track Awards for Best Actor - Critics - 2019 Breathe: Into the Shadows

  • Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2015 Irudhi Suttru

  • Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2002 Run

  • Best Actor in a Comic Role
  • The e4m Play Streaming Media Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role - 2022 Decoupled

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

R MADHAVAN NEWS

R Madhavan on Tanu Weds Manu 3: ‘Nobody has approached me, maybe they have replaced me’

January 17, 2025 7:41 pm

In an interview with SCREEN, actor R Madhavan denied the rumours about him being approached for Tanu Weds Manu 3.

Saif Ali Khan cut the scene and said 'I'll kill this guy', nearly had violent confrontation with Vrajesh Hirjee during RHTDM

December 06, 2024 2:22 pm

Vrajesh Hirjee recalled nearly having a confrontation with Saif Ali Khan while shooting a scene in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.

R Madhavan reveals how he protected his marriage when girls were fawning over him: 'Obviously this created insecurity'

December 01, 2024 7:05 pm

In a new interview, Madhavan revealed the financial decisions he made post marriage to avoid instability in his relationship with his wife.

We are following western yardstick to measure success in cinema: Madhavan

November 28, 2024 6:29 am

Actor R Madhavan talks about why Hindi cinema's low phase won't last for long and how FTII graduates can gain prominence in the film industry.

'Heartbroken' R Madhavan recalls visiting temples when Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein flopped: 'Left no stone unturned'

November 27, 2024 8:31 am

R Madhavan recently attended the ongoing International Film Festival of India and discussed the time when Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein was declared a flop. However, the actor was grateful for how the film resonated with audience over time.

R Madhavan recalls how there was 'discord' in his family about money matters: 'Father would say I can't afford it'

November 21, 2024 4:59 pm

Madhavan recalled that his parents would disagree on how to spend their money despite being a double income household.

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, Ananya Panday unite for Dharma film on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

October 18, 2024 3:49 pm

This will be Akshay Kumar's fourth collaboration with Karan Johar after the success of films like Good Newzz, Selfiee and Kesari.

Aamir Khan changed Rang De Basanti climax with a story he had written, reveals what the original ending was

September 25, 2024 2:39 pm

Aamir Khan offered an alternative climax for Rang De Basanti to Rakesh Omprakash Mehra.

As Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein re-releases, Dia Mirza and Madhavan recall the film's initial failure: 'We started blaming ourselves'

September 01, 2024 11:29 am

As Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein re-released, Dia Mirza and R Madhavan went live on Instagram recalling how the love for the film grew gradually over the years.

Aanand L Rai admits Kangana Ranaut changed after Tanu Weds Manu, Queen: 'It was difficult'

August 10, 2024 1:51 pm

Aanand L Rai opened up about his experience directing Kangana Ranaut in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and said that he would love to work with her on a third film, if one is made.

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