R. Madhavan
Actor

R. Madhavan

Active Tamil Cinema, Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), Television
Based In Mumbai, India.
Origin Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
Years Active 1992 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.0/10

R. Madhavan Biography

Personal Information

  • Full Name: R. Madhavan
  • Profession: Actor, Writer, Film Producer, TV Presenter
  • Date of Birth: 1 June 1970
  • Age: 55
  • Birthplace: Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Years Active: 1992 – Present
  • Industry: Tamil Cinema, Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), Television

Family Background

  • Spouse: Sarita Birje (Married in 1999)
  • Children: One daughter – Divya Birje Madhavan
  • Father: Ramaswamy
  • Mother: Lalitha Ramaswamy

Education

  • Schooling in Jamshedpur
  • Studied Electronics Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
  • Later shifted focus to acting and media

Career Highlight

Year Movie Name Career Highlight
1992 Mouna Ragam Film debut (Supporting role, Tamil)
1999 Minnale Breakthrough role in Tamil cinema
2001 Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Bollywood debut and gained pan-India popularity
2002 Alaipayuthey Critically acclaimed romantic lead
2003 Run Commercial success in Tamil cinema
2005 Anbe Sivam Critically acclaimed performance in Tamil
2006 Rang De Basanti Key supporting role in a successful Hindi film
2009 3 Idiots Massive Bollywood success and critical acclaim
2011 Tanu Weds Manu Successful lead role in romantic comedy
2015 Irudhi Suttru / Saala Khadoos Acclaimed performance in bilingual sports drama
2022 Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Directorial debut and lead role, National Film Award recognition
2022 Vikram Vedha Highly praised performance in a Tamil action thriller

Recent Activity

1. Celebrating Dhurandhar Success

  • Expressed happiness over Dhurandhar continuing to play housefull in its second weekend, calling it a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment.

2. Role in Upcoming Film Dhurandhar

  • Cast as Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Bansal in the action thriller Dhurandhar, which has become a major box office success.

3. Sharing a Humorous Meme About a Co‑star

  • Shared a playful meme online acknowledging how Akshaye Khanna’s performance in Dhurandhar has been widely discussed on social media.

4. Preparation for Biopic G.D. Naidu

  • Shared his clean‑shaven look from the sets of the G.D. Naidu biopic, where he portrays the legendary inventor.

5. Reunion with Kangana for New Thriller

  • Announced that he and Kangana Ranaut are reuniting after nearly a decade for an untitled pan‑India psychological thriller project.

Awards List

Year Award Name Category Film Result
2000 Filmfare Awards South Best Male Debut – South Alai Payuthey Won
2002 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor Run, Kannathil Muthamittal & Anbe Sivam Won
2003 ITFA Awards Best Supporting Actor Anbe Sivam Won
2004 Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Aaytha Ezhuthu Won
2015 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor Irudhi Suttru Won
2016 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Tamil Irudhi Suttru Won
2016 SIIMA Awards Best Actor (Critics) – Tamil Irudhi Suttru Won
2016 IIFA Utsavam Awards Best Actor – Tamil Irudhi Suttru Won
2017 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Tamil (Critics) Vikram Vedha Won
2017 SIIMA Awards Best Actor – Tamil Vikram Vedha Won
2017 Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Best Actor Vikram Vedha Won
2022 National Film Awards Best Feature Film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Won
2022 IIFA Awards Best Director Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Won
2022 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Tamil (Critics) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Won

About R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his work in Tamil and Hindi cinema.
He was born on 1 June 1970.
He is married to Sarita Birje since 1999.
Yes, he has one daughter named Divya Birje Madhavan.
His film debut was Mouna Ragam (1992) in Tamil cinema.
His Bollywood debut was Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001).
He is best known for Alaipayuthey, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu, Irudhi Suttru, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, and Vikram Vedha.
Yes, he has won Filmfare Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, SIIMA Awards, IIFA Utsavam Awards, and a National Film Award for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.
Yes, he has hosted quiz shows and appeared in television early in his career.
Yes, he made his directorial debut with Rocketry: The Nambi Effect and also produces films.

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