R Madhavan: News
The fame of South entertainment industry and recipient of several Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Ranganathan Madhavan is an actor, writer, director, and film producer working predominantly in Tamil and Hindi cinema. After completing his schooling, Madhavan got involved with the NCC and even got the opportunity to train with the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force in England as an NCC cadet. Later he moved to Mumbai, and in the early 1990s, decided to submit his portfolio to a modeling agency. Madhavan worked on an advertisement for sandalwood talc in 1996, followed by lead roles next year in Zee TV's 'Banegi Apni Baat' and 'Ghar Jamai'. In 1997, Madhavan was seen in his first English film 'Inferno'. The following year, he made a debut in the Kannada industry with 'Shanti Shanti Shanti' and in the Tamil industry with the 2000 movie 'Alaipayuthey'. After appearing in numerous Tamil and Kannada movies, he got his first lead role in a Hindi film in 2001 with 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein'. '3 Idiots', 'Tanu Weds Manu', and 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' are three of his movies that are among the highest-grossing films in Bollywood. Madhavan has won multiple accolades, including four Filmfare Awards South and one ITFA Award.
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The prestigious Padma Awards 2026 ceremony will be held in New Delhi on May 25.
June 4 or 5? Here's when 'Dhurandhar 2' hits JioHotstar
The much-awaited digital premiere of Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar is just around the corner. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, will have a grand digital premiere on June 4 evening. However, it will be available to stream from June 5.
Why is 'Dhurandhar 2' releasing on both Netflix and JioHotstar?
Ranveer Singh's action film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge will be making its OTT debut on two platforms.
'Dhurandhar 2' uncut version releases overseas; India awaits OTT debut
The second installment of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar franchise, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is now available on Netflix in a "raw and uncut" version.
Aamir, Madhavan, Sharman to return for '3 Idiots' sequel?
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is reportedly working on a sequel to his 2009 blockbuster film, 3 Idiots.
'Dhurandhar 2' 'raw and undekha' version arriving on OTT?
Ranveer Singh's latest spy thriller, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is gearing up for its OTT release after completing 50 days in theaters.
'Dhurandhar 2' remains steady; India net reaches ₹1,140cr
The Ranveer Singh-led spy drama, Dhurandhar 2, has continued to attract audiences even after its 48th day of release.
Vicky Kaushal to join Aamir Khan in '3 Idiots' sequel?
Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is reportedly in advanced talks to join the cast of 4 Idiots, the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster film 3 Idiots.
'What's wrong with propaganda films?': Javed Akhtar defends 'Dhurandhar'
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has defended Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which has been accused of being a "propaganda film."
'Dhurandhar 2' daily collection drops to ₹1cr; earns ₹1,782cr worldwide
The espionage thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has completed its 42nd day in theaters. It managed to earn only ₹1cr on Wednesday in India.
'Dhurandhar 2' daily collection keeps falling; Ranveer starrer nears ₹1,770cr
Ranveer Singh's action thriller Dhurandhar 2 is inching closer to the ₹1,770cr (gross) mark at the global box office. The film has collected ₹1,764.15cr so far and is expected to cross the milestone by this weekend.
'Dhurandhar 2' slows down but crosses ₹1,055cr domestically
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has slowed down at the box office in its fourth week of release.
'Dhurandhar' actor reveals Aditya Dhar's uncompromising stance on runtime
Manav Gohil, who portrays IB deputy director Bansal in Dhurandhar, has defended the lengthy runtime of the films.
Explainer: Meaning of 'Rasputin' song in 'Dhurandhar 2' climax
The climax of Dhurandhar 2 features the song Rasputin by Boney M, which serves as a metaphor for the downfall of the film's antagonist, Lt Gen Shamshad Hassan (Rajendranath Zutshi).
'It's not just a film': Paresh Rawal lauds 'Dhurandhar 2'
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has expressed his admiration for the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2, calling it a "saga."
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage, nears ₹1,000cr mark in India
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2 continues to dominate the box office, entering its third week with a total India net collection of ₹985.02 crore, per Sacnilk.
Unstoppable 'Dhurandhar 2' crosses ₹950cr mark in India
The blockbuster Bollywood film, Dhurandhar 2, collected ₹21.55 crore on its 16th day (Friday) of release, reported Sacnilk.
Here's how Madhavan snuck into theater to watch 'Dhurandhar 2'
In a rare move, actor R Madhavan recently watched his movie Dhurandhar: The Revenge at a single-screen theater in Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' nears ₹950cr mark in India
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, continues to perform well at the box office even after two weeks of its release.
Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' will now come on April 17
The release of Akshay Kumar's upcoming film Bhooth Bangla has been pushed by a week, the makers announced on Thursday.
Will 'Dhurandhar' films get a 7.5-hour combined cut?
The record-breaking Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, might make a grand return to theaters with a special combined cut.
'Dhurandhar 2' leaked online; YouTube links swiftly taken down
Ranveer Singh's film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, was recently leaked on YouTube and other piracy sites.
'Should call terrorist to act?': 'Dhurandhar' actor defends negative role
Vivek Sinha, who played the role of hijacker Zahoor Mistry in Dhurandhar, has defended his decision to accept the part.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now North America's highest-grossing Indian film
The spy-action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reportedly crossed ₹1,365cr (approximately $147.8 million) globally within just 11 days of its release. This feat surpasses the lifetime collections of the first part, which earned $141.5 million worldwide.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' easily crosses ₹1,000cr in India
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly crossed the ₹1,350cr mark worldwide in just 11 days. In India, it crossed the coveted ₹1,000cr mark.
'Still processing it': Manav Gohil on 'Dhurandhar's 'historic' success
Actor Manav Gohil, who plays Sushant Bansal in the spy thriller Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has called his experience "pristine."
Piyush Mishra defends 'Dhurandhar 2' against 'propaganda' allegations
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is not only ruling the box office but also dominating social media and industry conversations.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is unstoppable, nears ₹800cr
The spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, has shown no signs of slowing down at the box office.
'Dhurandhar 2' continues rampage, crosses ₹700cr mark in India
Ranveer Singh's action-packed sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has crossed the ₹700 crore mark in India within just nine days of its release.
Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' remains steady; nears ₹1,100cr worldwide
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly crossed the ₹800cr mark (gross) in India by its second Thursday. The worldwide gross is now nearing ₹1,100cr.
'Dhurandhar 2' creates records by crossing ₹1,000cr by Day 7
The action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal among others, has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark at the global box office.
Why did the casting of 'Dhurandhar' take 2 years?
The recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been a hot topic of discussion, especially for its meticulous casting.
'Dhurandhar 2' auto-driver can't afford to watch his own scene
Despite the box office success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, a viral video has surfaced featuring an auto-rickshaw driver who appears briefly in the film's final scene.
Meet Preetisheel Singh, National Award-winning makeup artist behind 'Dhurandhar'
The recently released film Dhurandhar 2 and its predecessor Dhurandhar (2025) have been widely praised for the performances and gripping storyline.
'Dhurandhar 2': Netizens react to Wikipedia describing movie as 'propaganda'
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's latest film, Dhurandhar 2, is breaking records at the box office.
Will 'Dhurandhar 2' get banned in Tamil Nadu?
The Madras High Court is set to hear an urgent plea seeking a ban on the Tamil release of Dhurandhar 2, citing potential violations of the Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
'Dhurandhar 2': Sikh leader files complaint over 'disrespectful' Gurbani scene
The Ranveer Singh-R Madhavan starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge has landed in legal trouble.
'Mazak nahi...': 'Dhurandhar 2' makeup artist praises Ranveer's focus, dedication
Ranveer Singh is winning hearts with his performance in Dhurandhar 2. However, it's not just his acting chops that are being lauded but also his dedication and professionalism on set.
Rakesh Bedi requests fans not to share 'Dhurandhar 2' spoilers
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who plays the scheming politician Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has requested fans not to spoil the film for others by sharing scenes on social media.
Aditya Dhar explains how 'Dhurandhar' became 2-part saga, reveals budget
Acclaimed filmmaker Aditya Dhar recently revealed that his two-part action drama Dhurandhar was made on a budget of about ₹255 crore.