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| name = R. Madhavan
| image = Madhavan Saala Khadoos (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 245px
| caption = Madhavan in 2016
| birth_name = Ranganathan Madhavan<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranganathan Madhavan |url=https://twitter.com/ActorMadhavan |website=Twitter |access-date=16 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Madhavan refutes rumours about working in the Hindi remake of Bhaagamathie - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/madhavan-refutes-rumours-about-working-in-the-hindi-remake-of-bhaagamathie/articleshow/72069344.cms |access-date=16 August 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=15 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1970|06|01}}
| birth_place = [[Jamshedpur]], [[Bihar]] (now in [[Jharkhand]]), India
| education =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|writer|producer|director}}
| years_active = 1996–present
| nationality = Indian
| spouse = {{Marriage|Sarita Birje|1999}}
| children = 1
| partner =
}}

'''Ranganathan Madhavan''' (born 1 June 1970) is an Indian actor, writer and film [[Film producer|producer]] who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]] language films. Madhavan has won four [[Filmfare Awards South]] and three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]. He has been described as one of the few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal, having appeared in films from seven different languages.<ref name="pan-Indian">{{cite web |year=2009 |title=R Madhavan signs up with Atul Kasbekar's Bling Entertainment |publisher = Business of Cinema |access-date=4 February 2011 |url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13618 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201042753/http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13618 |archive-date=1 December 2010 }}</ref><ref name="language">{{cite news|author=Sharma, Smrity |title=Surya, Vikram need to learn Hindi: Madhavan |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 February 2011 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Surya-Vikram-need-to-learn-Hindi-Madhavan/articleshow/6913669.cms |date=13 November 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101116181454/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Surya-Vikram-need-to-learn-Hindi-Madhavan/articleshow/6913669.cms |archive-date=16 November 2010 }}</ref>

Madhavan gained [[Breakthrough role|recognition]] in [[Tamil cinema]] through [[Mani Ratnam]]'s successful romance film ''[[Alaipayuthey]]'' (2000). He soon developed an image as a romantic hero with notable roles in two of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2001, [[Gautham Menon]]'s directorial debut ''[[Minnale]]'' and [[Madras Talkies]]' ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]''. He achieved further critical and commercial success in the films ''[[Kannathil Muthamittal]]'' (2002), ''[[Run (2002 film)|Run]]'' (2002), ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' (2003) and ''[[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]'' (2004). In the mid-2000s, Madhavan also actively pursued a career in [[Bollywood|Hindi films]], by appearing in supporting roles in three highly successful productions, [[Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra]]'s ''[[Rang De Basanti]]'' (2006), Mani Ratnam's biopic ''[[Guru (2007 film)|Guru]]'' (2007) and [[Rajkumar Hirani]]'s ''[[3 Idiots]]'' (2009), which went on to become the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Indian film of all time]] upon release at the time. During this time, Madhavan also simultaneously continued working in Tamil cinema with the films ''[[Evano Oruvan]]'' (2007) and ''[[Yavarum Nalam]]'' (2009).

After appearing in further box office hits, ''[[Tanu Weds Manu]]'' (2011) and ''[[Vettai]]'' (2012), Madhavan took a break from acting. Returning after a three-year sabbatical in 2015, his comeback films, the romantic-comedy ''[[Tanu Weds Manu Returns]]'' (2015), the bilingual sports drama ''[[Irudhi Suttru]]'' (2016) and the crime film ''[[Vikram Vedha]]'' (2017) all won critical and commercial acclaim. His performance as a boorish boxing coach in ''Irudhi Suttru'' fetched him Best Actor awards at the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Filmfare]], [[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA]] and [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]] award ceremonies.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|title=Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South)|work=The Times of India|date=19 June 2017|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6rJ496Tl8?url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/winners-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south/articleshow/59192157.cms|archive-date=18 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=I have no insecurites: R Madhavan on 'Saala Khadoos', 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' and Kangana Ranaut|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/i-have-no-insecurites-r-madhavan-on-saala-khadoos-tanu-weds-manu-returns-and-kangana-2312148.html |access-date=27 June 2015 |work=FirstPost |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627204437/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/i-have-no-insecurites-r-madhavan-on-saala-khadoos-tanu-weds-manu-returns-and-kangana-2312148.html |archive-date=27 June 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Tanu Weds Manu Returns' Box Office Collection: Will Kangana-Madhavan Starrer Cross ₹150 Crore and Beat Salman's Movie Record by 6th Weekend? |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tanu-weds-manu-returns-box-office-collection-will-kangana-madhavan-starrer-cross-150-crore-637267 |access-date=27 June 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627175108/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tanu-weds-manu-returns-box-office-collection-will-kangana-madhavan-starrer-cross-150-crore-637267 |archive-date=27 June 2015 }}</ref>

In addition to his acting career, Madhavan has worked as a writer on his films, hosted television programs and has been a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products.<ref name="oragadam">{{cite web|year=2010|title=Maddy's Oragadam turns out to be a hit|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maddys-oragadam-turns-out-to-be-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfquQbcbga.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228045407/http://www.sify.com/movies/maddys-oragadam-turns-out-to-be-a-hit-news-tamil-kkfquQbcbga.html|archive-date=28 February 2011|access-date=4 February 2011|publisher=[[Sify]]}}</ref> He has also worked as a film producer, first making ''Evano Oruvan'' with Leukos Films, before setting up Tricolour Films to produce ''[[Irudhi Suttru|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 [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]]'s Person of the Year recognition in 2011. In 2021, he was conferred the [[honorary degree]] of [[Doctor of Letters]] by [[D. Y. Patil]] Education Society, [[Kolhapur]], for his contribution to arts and cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=17 February 2021 |title=R Madhavan receives honour for contribution to arts, cinema |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/r-madhavan-receives-honour-for-contribution-to-arts-cinema-7193074/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref>

==Early life==
Ranganathan Madhavan was born on 1 June 1970 in [[Jamshedpur]], Bihar (now in [[Jharkhand]]), India, to a [[Tamils|Tamil Brahmin]] family.<ref name="tambrahm"/> His father Ranganathan was a management executive in [[Tata Steel]] and his mother, Saroja was a manager in the [[Bank of India]]. His younger sister, Devika, is a software engineer.<ref name="family">{{cite news|author=Rangarajan, Malathi |year=2004 |title=He loves challenges |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=22 October 2004 |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/10/22/stories/2004102202400100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041112213630/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/10/22/stories/2004102202400100.htm |archive-date=12 November 2004 }}</ref> He had a Tamil-speaking upbringing in [[Bihar]].<ref name="tambrahm">{{cite web|author=Jha, Subhash K. |year=2005 |title=He loves challenges |publisher=Nowrunning.com |access-date=4 February 2011 |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/bollywood/madhavan-on-being-reel-life-bihari-real-life-father/4026/story.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009171303/http://www.nowrunning.com/news/bollywood/madhavan-on-being-reel-life-bihari-real-life-father/4026/story.htm |archive-date= 9 October 2012 }}</ref>

In 1988, Madhavan gained a scholarship to represent India as a cultural ambassador from Rajaram College, [[Kolhapur]] and spent a year in [[Stettler, Alberta]], [[Canada]] as part of an exchange programme with [[Rotary International]].<ref>{{cite news |title=पोलीस अधीक्षक विश्वास नांगरे पाटील आणि आर. माधवन आहेत कॉलेजपासूनचे फ्रेंड्स, वाचा त्यांच्या मैत्रीविषयी |url=https://www.lokmat.com/bollywood/r-madhavan-and-superedentent-police-vishwas-nangare-patil-were-rajaram-college-kolhapur/ |access-date=19 November 2020 |work=Lokmat |date=2 October 2019|lang=mr}}</ref><ref name="alaiint">{{Cite web|url=http://www.alaipayuthey.com/maddyinter.htm|title=Interview of Madhavan|date=12 December 2000|website=alaipayuthey.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001212053300/http://www.alaipayuthey.com/maddyinter.htm|archive-date=12 December 2000}}</ref> He returned to Kolhapur and completed his education, graduating with a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in [[Electronics]]. During his college years, Madhavan became actively involved in extra-curricular military training and at 22, he was recognised as amongst the leading [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]] cadets in [[Maharashtra]], which allowed him to make a trip with seven others as [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]] cadets to England.<ref name="twm2015">{{cite web|author=Gupta, Priya K. |year=2015 |title=get along with people who get along with my wife: Maddy |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 May 2015 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-get-along-with-people-who-get-along-with-my-wife-Maddy/articleshow/47343041.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523072543/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/I-get-along-with-people-who-get-along-with-my-wife-Maddy/articleshow/47343041.cms |archive-date=23 May 2015 }}</ref> As a result of this opportunity, he received training with the [[British Army]], the [[Royal Navy]] and the [[Royal Air Force]], which he had, at a point, considered joining.<ref name="cadet">{{cite news|last=Jain|first=Priyanka|year=2006|title=Madhavan, the remote control pilot|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=8 February 2006|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/08mad.htm|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060222021718/http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/08mad.htm|archive-date=22 February 2006}}</ref> However he missed the age cut-off by six months and was subsequently unable to join the programme. After he lost out on the place, he began teaching courses on public speaking and personality development skills in Kolhapur and the satisfaction he gained through teaching, prompted him to pursue a post-graduation in public speaking at [[Kishinchand Chellaram College]] in Bombay. During the period, he also won the Indian Championship for [[Public Speaking]] and subsequently represented India at the Young Businessmen Conference in Tokyo, Japan in 1992.<ref name="speak">{{cite web|last=Rangaswamy|first=Hema|title=City's Latest Heart Throb|publisher=Chennaibest.com|access-date=20 January 2001 |url=http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/Entertainment/movies/interviewmadhavan.asp|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010304201747/http://www.chennaibest.com/cityresources/Entertainment/movies/interviewmadhavan.asp|archive-date= 4 March 2001}}</ref> During his stint in Bombay, he opted to create a portfolio and submit it to a modelling agency in order to gain more income to set up an office.<ref name="twm2015"/><ref name="alaiint"/>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Madhavan}}
*[http://www.rocketrythefilm.com Official Website]
* {{IMDb name|0534856|Madhavan}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|r-madhavan}}
* {{Twitter|ActorMadhavan}}

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