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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
Kesari 2 box office collection day 4: Akshay Kumar-starrer earns less than Sky Force on first Monday, nears Rs 50 crore worldwide
April 22, 2025 9:10 am
Kesari 2 box office collection day 4: Akshay Kumar-starrer witnessed a sharp 69.83 percent dip in its collections, earning just RS 4.5 crore.
Kesari Chapter 2 full movie leaked online: Akshay Kumar film leaked hours after release
April 18, 2025 9:42 pm
Kesari Chapter 2 Full Movie Leaked online: Kesari 2, starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday in pivotal roles, is the latest addition to the growing list of recent releases that have fallen prey to piracy.
R Madhavan says Indian kids are speaking Korean because of K-pop: 'How did we lose our audience to them?'
April 05, 2025 2:18 pm
Madhavan opened up about the challenges today's filmmakers are facing, and how it isn't just relegated to what is being shown onscreen
R Madhavan 'offended' Mani Ratnam when he rejected Siddharth's role in Aayitha Ezhuthu: 'I shaved my head, got tanned, looked unrecognisable for Inba'
April 03, 2025 6:02 pm
Madhavan revealed that he asked for a month's time to convince Mani Ratnam that he had it in him to play the role, which was being essayed by Abhishek Bachchan in the Hindi version of the film
R Madhavan defends stalking in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, says 'you won't meet life partner in a bar, that's not why you go there'
April 02, 2025 8:48 pm
Despite the criticisms Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein has received in recent years, R Madhavan feels that the actions of his character are totally justifiable.
Madhavan mocks actors who wear fake moustaches in the name of performance, checks himself immediately: 'This could be controversial'
April 02, 2025 1:55 pm
Actor R Madhavan said that the audience is too smart to forgive shortcuts in filmmaking, and that viewers no longer hold back on voicing their true opinions about films. This criticism, he said, keeps filmmakers in check.
Madhavan implies 'life partners' can't be found at bars, defends stalking in RHTDM: 'Give the boy a chance'
April 01, 2025 11:58 am
Actor R Madhavan defended his film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein against allegations that it glorified stalking. He said that even his father could be accused of stalking going by today's standards.
R Madhavan quit films after Swiss farmer gave him a disgusted look, realised he was 'dancing to other's tunes': 'I grew a beard, travelled across India'
April 01, 2025 11:52 am
Actor R Madhavan spoke about quitting acting before Vikram Vedha, because he'd become disillusioned by the kind of work that he was doing.
Siddharth plays a driven 'soldier' in cricket-based film Test; former cricketer R Ashwin launches glimpse
March 13, 2025 5:37 pm
Siddharth plays a cricketer in Sashikanth's directorial debut, Test, which also features Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, and Nayanthara in pivotal roles.
R Madhavan's GD Naidu biopic titled GDN; Krishnakumar Ramakumar to helm the project
February 18, 2025 4:06 pm
Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, GDN will be backed by Vijay Moolan's Varghese Moolan Pictures and Madhavan-Sarita Madhavan's Tricolour Films.
