Biography: Ranganathan Madhavan is an Indian actor, screenwriter, film producer, and film director who predominantly works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He gained prominence with Mani Ratnam’s Alai Payuthey (2000) and went on to deliver several successful films across different languages. His performances in films like Anbe Sivam, Aayutha Ezhuthu, and 3 Idiots have received critical acclaim. Madhavan made his directorial debut with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
Apart from acting, Madhavan has worked as a writer, producer, and television host. He has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts, especially in environmental and educational causes. As of 2023, he serves as the President of FTII, Pune
- Name: Ranganathan Madhavan
- Date of Birth: 1 June 1970
- Place of Birth: Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Film Producer, Film Director
- Years Active: 1996 – Present
Notable Works:
- Alai Payuthey (2000)
- Minnale (2001)
- Run (2002)
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
- Anbe Sivam (2003)
- Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004)
- Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Guru (2007)
- 3 Idiots (2009)
- Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
- Vettai (2012)
- Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015)
- Irudhi Suttru (2016)
- Vikram Vedha (2017)
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
- Shaitaan (2024)
Awards & Nominations:
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film – Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Irudhi Suttru (2016)
- IIFA Award for Best Actor – Irudhi Suttru (2016)
- SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Irudhi Suttru (2016)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards – Multiple Wins
- PETA’s Person of the Year (2011).
Upcoming Projects:
- De De Pyaar De 2 (2025)
- Kesari Chapter 2 (2025)
- Aap Jaisa Koi (2025)
- Test (2025)
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Social Media:
- Instagram: @actormaddy
- Twitter: @actormadhavan
- Facebook: RMadhavans
Fun Facts:
- Madhavan was an NCC cadet and trained with the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.
- He won the Indian Championship for Public Speaking and represented India at the Young Businessmen Conference in Tokyo (1992).
- He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by D. Y. Patil Education Society in 2021.
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