R. Madhavan Indian Actor Known for 3 Idiots
R. Madhavan · actor and television presenter · Indian
Known for
Biography
R. Madhavan is an Indian actor born on 1 June 1970 in Jamshedpur. He is recognised for appearances in 3 Idiots (2009) and Dhurandhar (2025).
Early life
R. Madhavan was educated at D.B.M.S. English School, Kishinchand Chellaram College and Shivaji University.
Career
The earliest credit on record for R. Madhavan is Inferno (1997). During the 1990s, he worked on Sea Hawks (1997) and Shanti Shanti Shanti (1998). Work from the 2000s includes Rang De Basanti (2006) and Guru (2007). Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Vikram Vedha (2017) are among his 2010s credits. In the 2020s, he appeared in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).
His filmography here covers 49 films and 3 TV series from 1997 to 2026. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (7), followed by romance (4) and action (3). 3 Idiots (2009) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $60.3 million. His off-screen credits include writer on Ramji Londonwaley and Evano Oruvan.
Vivek appears in six of his listed titles, including Alaipayuthey (2000) and Minnale (2001). Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Suriya (three titles) and Prakash Raj (three titles). Aditya Dhar directed two of his titles on record. Gautham Vasudev Menon is credited as director on two of them, including Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001).
Recognition
His awards include the Filmfare Awards South. He has also won the Padma Shri in arts.
Personal life
He has one child on record.
Filmography
52 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Film | |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar | Film | |
| 2023– | The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 | TV series | |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Film | |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | Film | |
| 2017 | Vikram Vedha | Film | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Film | |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Film | |
| 2014 | Akeli | Film | |
| 2013 | Sunglass | Film | |
| 2012 | Vettai | Film | |
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Film | |
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Film | |
| 2010 | Teen Patti | Film | |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | Film |
Show all 52 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Film | |
| 2009 | Jodi Breakers | Film | |
| 2009 | Sikandar | Film | |
| 2009 | Yavarum Nalam | Film | |
| 2008 | Herova? Zerova? | Film | |
| 2008 | Mumbai Meri Jaan | Film | |
| 2008 | Naan Aval Adhu | Film | |
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal | Film | |
| 2007 | Arya | Film | |
| 2007 | Delhii Heights | Film | |
| 2007 | Evano Oruvan | Writer | Film |
| 2007 | Guru | Film | |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti | Film | |
| 2006 | Rendu | Film | |
| 2006 | Thambi | Film | |
| 2005 | Priyasakhi | Film | |
| 2005 | Ramji Londonwaley | Writer | Film |
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Film | |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Film | |
| 2004 | Nothing but Life | Film | |
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Film | |
| 2003 | Jay Jay | Film | |
| 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Film | |
| 2003 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Film | |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Film | |
| 2002 | Run | Film | |
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Film | |
| 2001 | Ennavale | Film | |
| 2001 | Minnale | Film | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Film | |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | Film | |
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Film | |
| 1998 | Shanti Shanti Shanti | Film | |
| 1997 | Inferno | Film | |
| 1997– | Sea Hawks | TV series | |
| Breathe | TV series | ||
| Meri Awas Suno | the Major, Reshmi's Husband | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | Won | ||
| Padma Shri in arts | Won |
R. Madhavan on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 5.5M @actormaddy
- Engagement rate
- 1.73% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 94,614
- Average comments
- 1,201 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is R. Madhavan?
R. Madhavan is 56 years old, born on 1 June 1970 in Jamshedpur.
What is R. Madhavan known for?
R. Madhavan is known for 3 Idiots (2009) and Dhurandhar (2025).
What is R. Madhavan’s nationality?
R. Madhavan is Indian, born in Jamshedpur.
Has R. Madhavan won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Filmfare Awards South.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q729982), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bollywood Hungama · CC BY 3.0
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