G.D.N2026
As GD Naidu
TMDb 7.0 / 10
R. Madhavan
Born
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.
Filmography (70)
3 Idiots2009
As Farhan Qureshi
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Dhurandhar2025
As Ajay Sanyal
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Dhurandhar: The Revenge2026
As Ajay Sanyal
TMDb 7.3 / 10
4 Idiots
4 IdiotsRelease date TBA
As Farhan Qureshi
De De Pyaar De 22025
As Rakesh Khurana
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Nishabdham2020
As Anthony
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Jodi Breakers2012
As Sid
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Zero2018
As Kartik Srinivasan
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Aap Jaisa Koi2025
As Shrirenu Tripathi
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Minnale2001
As Rajesh Shivakumar
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Rang De Basanti2006
As Ajay Rathod
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Yavarum Nalam2009
As Manohar
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Shaitaan2024
As Vanraj Kashyap
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Nala Damayanthi2003
As Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Vaazhthugal2008
As T. Kadhiravan
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Rendu2006
As Sakthi / Kannan
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Paarthale Paravasam2001
As Dr. Madhava
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Priyamaana Thozhi2003
As Ashok
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Guru2007
As Shyam Saxena
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Amriki Pandit
Amriki Pandit2022
As Purab
Ennavale2000
As James Vasanthan
Aethiree2004
As Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Vikram Vedha2017
As Vikram
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Lesa Lesa2003
As Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Manmadhan Ambu2010
As Madanagopal
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Test2025
As Saravanan
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh2025
As Neville McKinley
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Alaipayuthey2000
As Karthik Varadharajan
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Dhokha: Round D Corner2022
As Yathaarth Sinha
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect2022
As Nambi Narayanan
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Kannathil Muthamittal2002
As Thiruchelvan
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Circle
CircleRelease date TBA
Priyasakhi2005
As Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Irudhi Suttru2016
As Prabhu Selvaraj
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Halla Bol2008
As Himself (uncredited)
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Delhii Heights2007
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Aayitha Ezhuthu2004
As Inbasekaran
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Teen Patti2010
As Prof. Shantanu Biswas
TMDb 3.8 / 10
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns2015
As Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn2015
As Tom
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Vettai2012
As Thiru Murthy
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Anbe Sivam2003
As Anbarasu
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar2002
As Krish Kumar
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein2001
As Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Hisaab Barabar2024
As Radhe Mohan Sharma
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Aarya2007
As Aarya
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin1996
As Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Big in Bollywood2011
As Himself
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Tanu Weds Manu2011
As Manoj "Manu" Sharma
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Maara2021
As 'Maara' Manimaaran
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Nothing but Life
Nothing but Life2004
As Roby Thomas
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Putham Pudhu Kaalai2020
As Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Evano Oruvan2007
As Sridhar Vasudevan
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Sunglass2013
Operation Cobra1997
As Inspector Ravi
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Ramji Londonwaley2005
As Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Mumbai Meri Jaan2008
As Nikhil Agarwal
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Jay Jay2003
As Jagan
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Thambi2006
As Thambi Velu Thondaiman
TMDb 7.5 / 10
Savyasachi2018
As Arun Raj
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Sikandar2009
As Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Shaitaan 2
Shaitaan 2Release date TBA
Guru En Aalu2009
As Guru
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Magalir Mattum2017
As Surendar (Cameo)
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Dum Dum Dum2001
As Adhithyan
TMDb 5.9 / 10
AdhirshtasaaliRelease date TBA
Run2002
As Siva
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Om Shanti2010
As RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Bridge
BridgeRelease date TBA
Filmography and biography: TMDb