R. Madhavan – Complete Details
Basic Info
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Full Name: Ranganathan Madhavan
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Date of Birth: 1 June 1970
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Birthplace: Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
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Profession: Actor, Writer, Producer, Director
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Industries: Tamil, Hindi, and multilingual Indian cinema
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Nicknames: Maddy
Career Highlights
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Debut Films:
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Tamil: Alaipayuthey (2000)
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Hindi: Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
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Notable Movies:
Minnale, Run, Kannathil Muthamittal, Guru, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu (and Returns), Vikram Vedha, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (also his directorial debut). -
Known for romantic leads, intense dramas, and pan-India appeal.
Awards & Achievements
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National Film Award (as producer) for Rocketry (2023).
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Multiple Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Awards.
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Honoured for promoting socially conscious themes in cinema.
Personal Life
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Spouse: Sarita Birje (m. 1999)
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Children: Vedaant Madhavan (national-level swimmer).
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Passionate about fitness, writing, and philanthropy.
Upcoming & Recent Work
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Continues to work across languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, with projects in thrillers, dramas, and biopics.
official Instagram handle is @actormaddy
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