Highest rated as cast or director
The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984
2023 · 1 Season
3 Idiots
2009
Dhurandhar
2025
Vikram Vedha
2017
Guru
2007
Biography
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.
Acted in 67
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
Hisaab Barabar
Radhe Mohan Sharma
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
Maara
'Maara' Manimaaran
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
Breathe
Danny Mascarenhas · 8 episodes
- 2017
Magalir Mattum
Surendar (Cameo)
- 2016
- 2015
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Tom
- 2013
Sunglass
Movie
- 2012
Jodi Breakers
Sid
Vettai
Thiru Murthy
- 2011
- 2010
Manmadhan Ambu
Madanagopal
Teen Patti
Prof. Shantanu Biswas
Om Shanti
RJ Maddy (extended cameo)
2000s
- 2009
Sikandar
Lt. Col. Rajesh Rao
Guru En Aalu
Guru
- 2008
Mumbai Meri Jaan
Nikhil Agarwal
Vaazhthugal
T. Kadhiravan
- 2007
Evano Oruvan
Sridhar Vasudevan
Aarya
Aarya
Delhii Heights
Movie
- 2006
Rendu
Sakthi / Kannan
Thambi
Thambi Velu Thondaiman
Rang De Basanti
Ajay Rathod
- 2005
Ramji Londonwaley
Ramnarayan Tiwari (Ramji)
Priyasakhi
Sandhana Krishnan (Sakhi)
- 2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Inbasekaran
Aethiree
Subramani aka 'Bottle' Mani
- 2003
Jay Jay
Jagan
Priyamaana Thozhi
Ashok
Anbe Sivam
Anbarasu
- 2002
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Krish Kumar
Run
Siva
Kannathil Muthamittal
Thiruchelvan
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Dr. Madhava
Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Madhav "Maddy" Shastri
Dum Dum Dum
Adhithyan
Minnale
Rajesh Shivakumar
- 2000
Ennavale
James Vasanthan
Alaipayuthey
Karthik Varadharajan
1990s
- 1998
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Siddhartha
- 1997
- 1996
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Singer in Club (Uncredited Role)
No release date
Adhirshtasaali
Movie
Legacy
TV
Wrote 4
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
2010s
- 2016
2000s
- 2005
Ramji Londonwaley
Dialogue, Screenplay
Produced 3
2020s
- 2026
- 2022
2000s
- 2007
Evano Oruvan
Co-Producer
Directed 1
2020s
- 2022
Appearances6
2020s
- 2020
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Narrator (segment "Ilamai Idho Idho")
2010s
- 2018
Mega Icons
Self - Host · 5 episodes
- 2011
Big in Bollywood
Himself
2000s
- 2008
1990s
- 1998
