Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
Latest News about R. Madhavan
01/01/2026
R. Madhavan was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, by the Government of India in the field of Art in 2026. This prestigious recognition highlights his significant contributions to Indian cinema as an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director predominantly working in Tamil and Hindi films.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan |
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| Nickname | Maddy |
| Also Known As | R. Madhavan |
| Other Names | Ranganathan Madhavan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Tamil Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sarita Birje (Air Hostess) |
| Marriage Date | 1999 |
| Spouse | Sarita Birje |
Family
| Spouse | Sarita Birje | ||||
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| Children | Vedaant (swimmer) | ||||
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| Siblings | Devika (Software Engineer) |
Career
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| Years Active | 1996–Present |
Favourites
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| Actress | Deepika Padukone |
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| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Musician | A. R. Rahman |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW 7-Series |
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| Expensive Things/Valuables | A 40-foot Yacht worth around $2 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Madhavan was born into a Tamil Family and raised in Bihar due to his father's work at Tata Steel. | |
| 2. As a child, he aspired to join defense services. | |
| 3. During college, he actively participated in NCC and received military training. | |
| 4. In 1988, he won a scholarship to represent India in Canada as a cultural ambassador. | |
| 5. At 22, he was recognized as one of the best NCC cadets in Maharashtra and trained with the British military. | |
| 6. In 1992, he represented India at a Businessmen Conference in Japan. | |
| 7. After college, he taught communication and met his wife at a workshop in Maharashtra. | |
| 8. He started modeling in 1996 and made his Bollywood debut in 2001. | |
| 9. Madhavan has acted in popular Tamil and Bollywood films. | |
| 10. He played the lead in "Tanu Weds Manu" and worked as a TV show anchor. | |
| 11. His son is a national-level swimmer with several medals. | |
| 12. He is a vegetarian and supports PETA, winning an award for it. | |
| 13. Madhavan enjoys trekking and has climbed Mount Cook in New Zealand. | |
| 14. He has acted in films of 7 different languages. | |
| 15. His wife has worked as a dress designer in his films. | |
| 16. Madhavan was considered for various roles in Bollywood. | |
| 17. He is among the top actors in Indian cinema. | |
| 18. Madhavan likes golf, charity work, and cooking. | |
| 19. He has video game characters based on him. | |
| 20. His son is a professional swimmer. | |
| 21. Madhavan became the President of FTII and the governing council chairman. | |
| 22. He obtained a captain's license and owns a yacht. | |
| 23. He took a sabbatical from acting for eight months in 2010 and traveled to London for treatment of a knee injury. |