Acting
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.
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Dhurandhar
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3 Idiots
2009 · Movie
Yavarum Nalam
2009 · Movie
De De Pyaar De 2
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Shaitaan
2024 · Movie
Zero
2018 · Movie
The Final Table
2018 · TV
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023 · TV
Guru
2007 · Movie
Rang De Basanti
2006 · Movie
Breathe
2018 · TV
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
2001 · Movie
Anbe Sivam
2003 · Movie
Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh
2025 · Movie
Nishabdham
2020 · Movie
Decoupled
2021 · TV
Alaipayuthey
2000 · Movie
Thambi
2006 · Movie
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Movie
Lesa Lesa
2003 · Movie
Tanu Weds Manu
2011 · Movie
Rendu
2006 · Movie
Vikram Vedha
2017 · Movie
Minnale
2001 · Movie
Nala Damayanthi
2003 · Movie
Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015 · Movie
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003 · Movie
Maara
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Manmadhan Ambu
2010 · Movie
Aap Jaisa Koi
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Mega Icons
2018 · TV
Teen Patti
2010 · Movie
Halla Bol
2008 · Movie
Test
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Irudhi Suttru
2016 · Movie
Operation Cobra
1997 · Movie
Ghar Jamai
1997 · TV
Jodi Breakers
2012 · Movie
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
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Run
2002 · Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Movie
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020 · Movie
Vettai
2012 · Movie
Dhokha: Round D Corner
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Legacy
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Ennavale
2000 · Movie
Jay Jay
2003 · Movie
Vaazhthugal
2008 · Movie
Mumbai Meri Jaan
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Aethiree
2004 · Movie
Savyasachi
2018 · Movie
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002 · Movie
Hisaab Barabar
2024 · Movie
G.D.N
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Magalir Mattum
2017 · Movie
Aarya
2007 · Movie
Sikandar
2009 · Movie
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1996 · Movie
Ramji Londonwaley
2005 · Movie
Om Shanti
2010 · Movie
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015 · Movie
Dum Dum Dum
2001 · Movie
Priyasakhi
2005 · Movie
Delhii Heights
2007 · Movie
Shaitaan 2
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Sunglass
2013 · Movie
Adhirshtasaali
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Evano Oruvan
2007 · Movie
Guru En Aalu
2009 · Movie
Big in Bollywood
2011 · Movie
Kettavarellam Padalam
2005 · Movie
