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Biography
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 1, 1970
Age
56 years old
Place of Birth
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Popularity Score
1.3
Filmography
G.D.N
GD Naidu
2026Movie
Dhurandhar: The Revenge
Ajay Sanyal
2026Movie
G.D.N
Producer
2026Movie
G.D.N
Writer
2026Movie
Test
Saravanan
2025Movie
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Neville McKinley
2025Movie
De De Pyaar De 2
Rakesh Khurana
2025Movie
Dhurandhar
Ajay Sanyal
2025Movie
Aap Jaisa Koi
Shrirenu Tripathi
2025Movie
Shaitaan
Vanraj Kashyap
2024Movie
Hisaab Barabar
Radhe Mohan Sharma
2024Movie
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
Rati Pandey
2023TV
Dhokha: Round D Corner
Yathaarth Sinha
2022Movie
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Nambi Narayanan
2022Movie
Amriki Pandit
Purab
2022Movie
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Writer
2022Movie
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Director
2022Movie
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Producer
2022Movie
Maara
'Maara' Manimaaran
2021Movie
Decoupled
Arya Iyer
2021TV
Nishabdham
Anthony
2020Movie
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
2020Movie
Savyasachi
Arun Raj
2018Movie
Zero
Kartik Srinivasan
2018Movie
Mega Icons
Self - Host
2018TV
The Final Table
Self
2018TV
Breathe
Danny Mascarenhas
2018TV
Vikram Vedha
Vikram
2017Movie
Magalir Mattum
Surendar (Cameo)
2017Movie
Irudhi Suttru
Prabhu Selvaraj
2016Movie
Irudhi Suttru
Screenplay
2016Movie
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
2015Movie
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Tom
2015Movie
Sunglass
2013Movie
Vettai
Thiru Murthy
2012Movie
Jodi Breakers
Sid
2012Movie
Tanu Weds Manu
Manoj "Manu" Sharma
2011Movie
Big in Bollywood
Himself
2011Movie
Teen Patti
Prof. Shantanu Biswas
2010Movie
Manmadhan Ambu
Madanagopal
2010Movie
Om Shanti
RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
2010Movie
Guru En Aalu
Guru
2009Movie
3 Idiots
Farhan Qureshi
2009Movie
Yavarum Nalam
Manohar
2009Movie
Sikandar
Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
2009Movie
Mumbai Meri Jaan
Nikhil Agarwal
2008Movie
Vaazhthugal
T. Kadhiravan
2008Movie
Halla Bol
Himself (uncredited)
2008Movie
Guru
Shyam Saxena
2007Movie
Aarya
Aarya
2007Movie
Evano Oruvan
Sridhar Vasudevan
2007Movie
Delhii Heights
2007Movie
Evano Oruvan
Co-Producer
2007Movie
Rang De Basanti
Ajay Rathod
2006Movie
Thambi
Thambi Velu Thondaiman
2006Movie
Rendu
Sakthi / Kannan
2006Movie
Priyasakhi
Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
2005Movie
Kettavarellam Padalam
2005Movie
Ramji Londonwaley
Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
2005Movie
Made in USA
Roby Thomas
2005Movie
Ramji Londonwaley
Dialogue
2005Movie
Ramji Londonwaley
Screenplay
2005Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Inbasekaran
2004Movie
Aethiree
Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
2004Movie
Nothing but Life
Roby Thomas
2004Movie
Anbe Sivam
Anbarasu
2003Movie
Nala Damayanthi
Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
2003Movie
Lesa Lesa
Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
2003Movie
Jay Jay
Jagan
2003Movie
Priyamaana Thozhi
Ashok
2003Movie
Kannathil Muthamittal
Thiruchelvan
2002Movie
Run
Siva
2002Movie
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Krish Kumar
2002Movie
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002TV
Dum Dum Dum
Adhithyan
2001Movie
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
2001Movie
Minnale
Rajesh Shivakumar
2001Movie
Paarthale Paravasam
Dr. Madhava
2001Movie
Alaipayuthey
Karthik Varadharajan
2000Movie
Ennavale
James Vasanthan
2000Movie
Saaya
Shekhar
1998TV
C.I.D.
Self
1998TV
Operation Cobra
Inspector Ravi
1997Movie
Ghar Jamai
Malayatoor Subramaniam Namboodiripad (Subbu)
1997TV
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
1996Movie
Banegi Apni Baat
Ashley
1993TV
Adhirshtasaali
—Movie
Circle
—Movie
Shaitaan 2
—Movie
Bridge
—Movie
4 Idiots
Farhan Qureshi
—Movie
Legacy
—TV