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Madhavan
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- 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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- Rang De Basanti
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ABOUT Madhavan
R Madhavan: A Versatile Journey in Cinema Ranganathan Madhavan, a prominent figure in Tamil and Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for himself with diverse roles and accolades. His career began with Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey (2000), establishing him as a romantic lead. He further cemented his position with successful films like Minnale and Dumm Dumm Dumm. His versatility shone through in critically acclaimed performances in Kannathil Muthamittal, Anbe Sivam, and Aayutha Ezhuthu. Madhavan's foray into Hindi cinema proved equally successful. He starred in the iconic Rang De Basanti (2006), Guru (2007), and the blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009), showcasing his range. The success continued with Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and its sequel. His comeback post a hiatus included critically acclaimed roles in Irudhi Suttru (2016), earning him Best Actor awards, and Vikram Vedha (2017). His recent achievements include his directorial debut and starring role in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. He recently appeared in Shaitaan (2024). Beyond acting, Madhavan has produced films, hosted television shows, and actively engages in philanthropy, receiving PETA's Person of the Year award in 2011 and a Doctor of Letters in 2021. His career reflects a dedication to his craft, marked by both commercial success and critical acclaim. Currently, he serves as the President of FTII, Pune.
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MADHAVAN NEWS
Madhavan says he'd have 'enough money to feed generations' if he was still earning money from 3 Idiots and Rang De Basanti, says that's why Shah Rukh Khan became a producer
September 28, 2025 9:10 am
Actor R Madhavan spoke about the concept of residuals being entirely absent in Bollywood, and explained that Hollywood stars continue to earn from their films for years and years.
Yacht owner R Madhavan opens up about investing wisely, shares what actors should do to avoid being 'on the roads'
September 24, 2025 11:46 am
R Madhavan spoke about the importance of being financially literate, and recalled the days when the industry would operate primarily on cash and investments would be limited to real estate.
Madhavan asks Sadhguru about riding to Mount Kailash months after undergoing two brain surgeries: 'When the head is broken, it's best to...'
August 27, 2025 5:45 pm
Sadhguru spoke about recovering from subdural hematoma with actor R Madhavan as he rode a bike to Mount Kailash.
Sadhguru says doctors were sure he would die after being sick for 12 weeks, had 107 degrees temperature: 'I didn't get surgery, went to Kailash'
August 27, 2025 3:56 pm
Sadhguru, in a chat with R Madhavan, shared that he was told by doctors around the world that he would die, as he suffered high fever for 12 weeks, temperature went as high as 107 degrees.
When Suriya, Vijay, Jyotika and Madhavan joined forces in a short film to show how to be a 'hero', and not a 'zero'. Watch
July 23, 2025 1:21 pm
Did you know that Suriya and "Thalapathy" Vijay collaborated once more after Friends, and that too in a short film? Along with them, the short docudrama "Herova? Zerova?" also featured Jyotika and R Madhavan.
R Madhavan says men are 'confused' today as even 'opening doors for women has become offensive': 'They learnt it from their parents'
July 09, 2025 7:41 pm
Madhavan recently remarked that he, like most men of his generation, is yet to catch up with the evolved sensibilities of today's era.
'Ye Madhavan hai ki James Bond': When R Madhavan's pre-acting life as a Royal Army trainee and debate champion left Saurabh Shukla awestruck
June 01, 2025 12:57 pm
Before stepping into showbiz, R Madhavan was a Royal Army trainee in England, a nationally recognised debater, an NCC cadet, and much more.
Ajay Devgn on choosing Kajol for Maa: 'Any husband would cast his wife in a horror role'
May 29, 2025 5:05 pm
Actor Ajay Devgn is co-producing Maa, a mythological horror film, starring his wife Kajol in the lead role.
Kesari 2 director Karan Singh Tyagi: 'The youth must know they can’t take their freedom for granted'
May 11, 2025 8:37 am
Writer-director Karan Singh Tyagi speaks about the making of Kesari 2 based on the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and why young people should watch it.
Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 10: Akshay Kumar-starrer eyes Rs 100 cr club globally, makes impressive Rs 8.15 cr; destroys Sikandar and Jatt record
April 28, 2025 11:00 am
Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 10 India and Worldwide: Akshay Kumar-R Madhavan film's domestic nett collection now stands at Rs 65.45, with its Sunday collection at an impressive Rs 8.15 crore.
