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.
Are 'Munna Bhai,' '3 Idiots' finally getting sequels?
Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, known for blockbusters like Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots, has revealed that he is working on multiple scripts.
Boman Irani promises to 'be there' for '3 Idiots' sequel
The possibility of a sequel to the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots is generating buzz among fans.
'Dhurandhar' stars top IMDb popularity list; Sara Arjun ranks first
The latest edition of IMDb's Popular Indian Celebrities list has been revealed, with the cast and crew of Dhurandhar dominating the rankings.
'Dhurandhar' actor reacts to film trending on Netflix Pakistan
The Bollywood film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken the world by storm since its release on Netflix.
'Dhurandhar 2' sets new benchmark with ₹245cr non-theatrical rights deal
Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar's upcoming film, Dhurandhar 2, has reportedly set a new benchmark in the non-theatrical rights market.
Netflix reveals intense teaser for R Madhavan's 'Legacy'
Netflix has announced a new Tamil series titled Legacy, starring R Madhavan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nimisha Sajayan, Gautham Karthik, and Gulshan Devaiah.
'Dhurandhar 2': Ranveer's bloody avatar out ahead of teaser release
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar has been officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik among Padma awardees 2026
On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed the list of Padma awardees for this year.
When is 'Dhurandhar 2' teaser coming out? Aditya Dhar hints
Director Aditya Dhar has confirmed that the teaser for his upcoming film Dhurandhar 2 will be released in a few days.
Vicky Kaushal to join Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar 2'?
Vicky Kaushal has been roped in for an extended cameo in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, according to a report by Mid-Day.
'Dhurandhar 2' is now 'The Revenge'; teaser gets 'A' certificate
The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar will be titled Dhurandhar The Revenge, reported Bollywood Hungama.
When to stream 'De De Pyaar De 2' on Netflix
The romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2, the sequel to De De Pyaar De, featuring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh, will premiere on Netflix on Friday, January 9.
'Dhurandhar' nears ₹800cr at home; crosses ₹1,220cr globally
Outperforming all competitions, namely Ikkis and Avatar: Fire and Ash, Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's Dhurandhar has crossed the ₹1,220 crore mark globally.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is BookMyShow's No. 1 Bollywood film
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar, has set a new record on the ticketing platform BookMyShow by selling 1.3 crore tickets.
'Made me question my ability': KJo praises Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar'
Acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar has heaped praise on Aditya Dhar's latest film Dhurandhar, expressing his immense admiration for it.
'3 Idiots' sequel: Aamir, Madhavan deny being approached
Speculation about a sequel to the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots recently gained momentum.
RGV compares Aditya Dhar to Coppola in new 'Dhurandhar' review
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to pen a detailed review of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, again.
'3 Idiots' sequel to start shooting from June-July: Report
Actor Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani are reportedly working on a sequel to their 2009 blockbuster, 3 Idiots. The original film also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi.
'3 Idiots 2': Sharman Joshi hasn't been 'informed' about sequel
Speculation about a sequel to the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots has once again gained momentum.
When, where to stream 'De De Pyaar De 2' online
The romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh, is set to make its OTT debut in January 2026. The film was released in theaters on November 14, 2025.
Did Akshaye Khanna really exit 'Drishyam 3'?
Actor Akshaye Khanna, who recently impressed audiences with his performance in Dhurandhar, has reportedly left Drishyam 3.
Delhi HC protects R Madhavan's personality rights, orders content removal
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order to protect the personality rights of actor R Madhavan.
'Dhurandhar' crosses ₹500cr net in record time; trails 'Pushpa 2'
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar, has entered the coveted ₹500 crore net club at the Hindi box office.
Dhruv Rathee slams 'Dhurandhar' as 'propaganda'; gets brutally trolled
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has slammed the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar for its political narrative, calling it "false propaganda."
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' to premiere on Netflix on January 30?
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has taken the box office by storm, crossing the ₹500 crore mark in just 16 days.
One more idiot? Aamir's '3 Idiots' sequel titled '4 Idiots'
The much-anticipated sequel to Aamir Khan's blockbuster film 3 Idiots is reportedly titled 4 Idiots.
'Dhurandhar' is slow but steady; nears ₹800cr globally
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, is on its way to becoming a global box office sensation.
Netflix bought 'Dhurandhar' OTT rights for record ₹285cr?
The Hindi spy action thriller, Dhurandhar, has reportedly set a new record for the highest-ever OTT rights sale for a Hindi film on Netflix.
'Dhurandhar' is unstoppable; zooms past ₹400cr in 12 days
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has crossed the ₹400cr mark at the box office within just 12 days of its release.
It's a wrap! R Madhavan's 'G.D.N' completes filming
The production of G.D.N, the biopic on legendary Indian scientist G.D. Naidu, has been completed.
Why Ranveer-Sara's 20-year age gap was 'required' in 'Dhurandhar'
The recently released film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh (40) and Sara Arjun (20), has been a topic of discussion for its unusual casting choices.
'Dhurandhar' craze prompts addition of midnight shows in Mumbai, Pune
The immense popularity of the Hindi-language spy action thriller Dhurandhar has led to the addition of post-midnight shows in theaters across Maharashtra.
Internet is obsessed with Akshaye's 'Dhurandhar' song: Decoding 'Fa9la' lyrics
The explosive sequence featuring Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar has become a defining highlight of the film, with fans endlessly replaying the song.
'Dhurandhar' banned in Gulf countries for this reason
Ranveer Singh's latest action thriller, Dhurandhar, has been doing well at the box office, both in India and overseas.
After 6 days, 'Dhurandhar' eyes ₹200cr mark
The action-drama Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, and R Madhavan, has taken the box office by storm. The film has reportedly surpassed the lifetime collections of several previous releases within its first six days.
Is '3 Idiots 2' really happening after 16 years?
If industry buzz is to be believed, the iconic Bollywood film 3 Idiots is getting a sequel.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' crosses ₹100cr in 3 days!
Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar, has taken the box office by storm. The espionage thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, saw its gross and net collection cross the ₹100 crore mark in just three days.
'Masterclass acting': Madhur Bhandarkar lauds Akshaye Khanna's performance in 'Dhurandhar'
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has praised the spy-thriller Dhurandhar, calling it an "explosive, thrilling ride."
'Dhurandhar' gets midnight screenings due to high demand
Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar, has taken off on a strong note by earning about ₹27 crore on its opening day, per Sacnilk.
'Tanu Weds Manu' universe to get a new film
Mitakshara Kumar, best known as an episodic director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi, is set to helm a new movie set within the Tanu Weds Manu universe.