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).
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
G.D.N
Character:GD Naidu
Release Date:01/05/2026
Alpha
Character:Colonel Puneet Singh
Release Date:17/04/2026
Dhurandhar Part 2: The Revenge
Character:Ajay Sanyal
Release Date:19/03/2026
Dhurandhar
Character:Ajay Sanyal
Release Date:05/12/2025
De De Pyaar De 2
Character:Rakesh Khurana
Release Date:13/11/2025
Aap Jaisa Koi
Character:Shrirenu Tripathi
Release Date:11/07/2025
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
Character:Neville McKinley
Release Date:17/04/2025
Test
Character:Saravanan
Release Date:04/04/2025
Hisaab Barabar
Character:Radhe Mohan Sharma
Release Date:26/11/2024
Shaitaan
Character:Vanraj Kashyap
Release Date:08/03/2024
Amriki Pandit
Character:Purab
Release Date:31/12/2022
Dhokha: Round D Corner
Character:Yathaarth Sinha
Release Date:22/09/2022
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Character:Nambi Narayanan
Release Date:01/07/2022
Maara
Character:'Maara' Manimaaran
Release Date:08/01/2021
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Character:Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
Release Date:16/10/2020
Nishabdham
Character:Anthony
Release Date:02/10/2020
Zero
Character:Kartik Srinivasan
Release Date:21/12/2018
Savyasachi
Character:Arun Raj
Release Date:02/11/2018
Magalir Mattum
Character:Surendar (Cameo)
Release Date:15/09/2017
Vikram Vedha
Character:Vikram
Release Date:21/07/2017
Irudhi Suttru
Character:Prabhu Selvaraj
Release Date:28/01/2016
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Character:Tom
Release Date:05/10/2015
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
Character:Manoj 'Manu' Sharma
Release Date:22/05/2015
Sunglass
Character:
Release Date:10/11/2013
Jodi Breakers
Character:Sid
Release Date:02/03/2012
Vettai
Character:Thiru Murthy
Release Date:13/01/2012
Big in Bollywood
Character:Himself
Release Date:16/04/2011
Tanu Weds Manu
Character:Manoj "Manu" Sharma
Release Date:25/02/2011
Manmadhan Ambu
Character:Madanagopal
Release Date:23/12/2010
Teen Patti
Character:Prof. Shantanu Biswas
Release Date:26/02/2010
Om Shanti
Character:RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
Release Date:13/01/2010
3 Idiots
Character:Farhan Qureshi
Release Date:23/12/2009
Sikandar
Character:Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
Release Date:21/08/2009
Guru En Aalu
Character:Guru
Release Date:24/04/2009
Yavarum Nalam
Character:Manohar
Release Date:06/03/2009
Mumbai Meri Jaan
Character:Nikhil Agarwal
Release Date:22/08/2008
Vaazhthugal
Character:T. Kadhiravan
Release Date:14/01/2008
Halla Bol
Character:Himself (uncredited)
Release Date:11/01/2008
Evano Oruvan
Character:Sridhar Vasudevan
Release Date:07/12/2007
Aarya
Character:Aarya
Release Date:10/08/2007
Delhii Heights
Character:
Release Date:29/03/2007
Guru
Character:Shyam Saxena
Release Date:12/01/2007
Rendu
Character:Sakthi / Kannan
Release Date:24/11/2006
Thambi
Character:Thambi Velu Thondaiman
Release Date:22/02/2006
Rang De Basanti
Character:Ajay Rathod
Release Date:26/01/2006
Ramji Londonwaley
Character:Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Release Date:02/09/2005
Kettavarellam Padalam
Character:
Release Date:15/08/2005
Made in USA
Character:Roby Thomas
Release Date:06/05/2005
Priyasakhi
Character:Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
Release Date:14/04/2005
Nothing but Life
Character:Roby Thomas
Release Date:25/12/2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Character:Inbasekaran
Release Date:21/05/2004
Aethiree
Character:Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
Release Date:23/04/2004
Jay Jay
Character:Jagan
Release Date:14/11/2003
Priyamaana Thozhi
Character:Ashok
Release Date:11/07/2003
Nala Damayanthi
Character:Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
Release Date:03/07/2003
Lesa Lesa
Character:Deva Narayanan (Guest Appearance)
Release Date:16/05/2003
Anbe Sivam
Character:Anbarasu
Release Date:14/01/2003
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Character:Krish Kumar
Release Date:18/10/2002
Run
Character:Siva
Release Date:09/05/2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Character:Thiruchelvan
Release Date:14/02/2002
Paarthale Paravasam
Character:Dr. Madhava
Release Date:14/11/2001
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Character:Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
Release Date:19/10/2001
Dum Dum Dum
Character:Adhithyan
Release Date:13/04/2001
Minnale
Character:Rajesh Shivakumar
Release Date:18/02/2001
Ennavale
Character:James Vasanthan
Release Date:22/12/2000
Alaipayuthey
Character:Karthik Varadharajan
Release Date:14/04/2000
Operation Cobra
Character:Inspector Ravi
Release Date:05/12/1997
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Character:Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
Release Date:07/06/1996
Television Appearances
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