Biography
Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer and film producer. Madhavan has received two Filmfare Awards, an award from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards alongside recognition and nominations from other organisations. 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 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. 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.
Madhavan was born to a Tamil family. His father Ranganathan was a management executive in Tata Steel and his mother, Saroja was a manager in the Bank of India. His younger sister, Devika, is a software engineer settled in the United Kingdom. He had a Tamil-speaking upbringing in Bihar.
Filmography
all 73
Movies 62
TV Shows 11
self 5
Stardom (2024)
Shaitaan (2024)
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 (2023)
Amriki Pandit (2022)
Dhokha: Round D Corner (2022)
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
Meri Awas Suno (2022)
Decoupled (2021)
Maara (2021)
Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020)
Nishabdham (2020)
Zero (2018)
The Final Table (2018)
Savyasachi (2018)
Mega Icons (2018)
Breathe (2018)
Magalir Mattum (2017)
Vikram Vedha (2017)
Irudhi Suttru (2016)
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn (2015)
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015)
Sunglass (2013)
Jodi Breakers (2012)
Vettai (2012)
Big in Bollywood (2011)
Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
Teen Patti (2010)
Om Shanti (2010)
3 Idiots (2009)
Sikandar (2009)
Guru En Aalu (2009)
Yavarum Nalam (2009)
Herova? Zerova? (2008)
Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008)
Vaazhthugal (2008)
Halla Bol (2008)
Evano Oruvan (2007)
Aarya (2007)
Guru (2007)
Rendu (2006)
Thambi (2006)
Rang De Basanti (2006)
Ramji Londonwaley (2005)
Kettavarellam Padalam (2005)
Priyasakhi (2005)
Nothing but Life (2004)
Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004)
Aethiree (2004)
Jay Jay (2003)
Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
Lesa Lesa (2003)
Anbe Sivam (2003)
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
Run (2002)
Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
Dum Dum Dum (2001)
Minnale (2001)
Ennavale (2000)
Alaipayuthey (2000)
Saaya (1998)
Operation Cobra (1997)
Ghar Jamai (1997)
Kabhie Kabhie (1997)
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996)
Banegi Apni Baat (1993)
Madhavan-Mithran Jawahar Untitled
Deal Ya No Deal
Test
Untitled C. Sankaran Nair Biopic
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1970-06-01 (53 years old)
Birth PlaceJamshedpur, India
ChildrenVedaant
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesMumbai, India
Also Known AsR. Madhavan, மாதவன், R. Mathavan, Мадхаван
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
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