Actor
R. Madhavan
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India
Years Active
1992 – Present
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.