R. Madhavan
About R. Madhavan
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(10)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Dhurandhar: The Revenge Action | 18 Mar 2026 | Ajay Sanyal | Hit |
 Dhurandhar Action | 5 Dec 2025 | Ajay Sanyal | Hit |
 De De Pyaar De 2 Comedy | 13 Nov 2025 | Rakesh Khurana | Released |
 Aap Jaisa Koi Romance | 11 Jul 2025 | Shrirenu Tripathi | Released |
 Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh Drama | 17 Apr 2025 | Neville McKinley | Hit |
 Hisaab Barabar Drama | 26 Nov 2024 | Radhe Mohan Sharma | Average |
 Shaitaan Thriller | 8 Mar 2024 | Vanraj Kashyap | Released |
 Dhokha: Round D Corner Crime | 22 Sept 2022 | Yathaarth Sinha | Released |
 Zero Romance | 21 Dec 2018 | Kartik Srinivasan | Released |
 Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Comedy | 22 May 2015 | Manoj 'Manu' Sharma | Hit |
Career Timeline
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(8)
R. Madhavan – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
R. Madhavan is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 10 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, R. Madhavan has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Aditya Dhar, Aanand L. Rai, Jyoti Deshpande. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
R. Madhavan has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Crime, Action. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
R. Madhavan made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about R. Madhavan
How many hindi films has R. Madhavan acted in?▼
R. Madhavan has been part of 10 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Crime, Thriller.
What is R. Madhavan's most popular hindi film?▼
R. Madhavan's notable hindi films include "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", "Dhurandhar", "De De Pyaar De 2". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is R. Madhavan's role in hindi cinema?▼
R. Madhavan works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 a...
When did R. Madhavan debut in bollywood?▼
R. Madhavan made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Tanu Weds Manu: Returns".
What genres has R. Madhavan worked in?▼
R. Madhavan has worked in Thriller (5 films), Comedy (5 films), Romance (4 films), Drama (4 films), Crime (3 films), Action (2 films) in their hindi film career.