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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.

30 Mar 2026
Arjun Rampal

'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.

30 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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.

30 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

29 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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."

29 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

29 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

28 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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.

27 Mar 2026
Box Office

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.

26 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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.

25 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

25 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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.

24 Mar 2026
Akshaye Khanna

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.

24 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'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.

23 Mar 2026
Madras High Court

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.

23 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2': Sikh leader files complaint over 'disrespectful' Gurbani scene

The Ranveer Singh-R Madhavan starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge has landed in legal trouble.

23 Mar 2026
Arjun Rampal

'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.

23 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

23 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

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.

23 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' collects ₹100cr daily over bumper weekend!

Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has taken the box office by storm. The movie has reportedly earned a whopping ₹542cr gross domestically and an impressive ₹691cr gross worldwide.

23 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Kajal Aggarwal lauds 'Dhurandhar 2,' gushes over 'legend' Ranveer

Kajal Aggarwal has joined the list of admirers of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which stars Ranveer Singh in the lead.

22 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Unmissable experience': Venkatesh heaps praise on 'Dhurandhar 2'

Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati has joined the list of celebrities who have praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

22 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Amul celebrates 'Dhurandhar 2's blockbuster success with special doodle

Amul India has paid tribute to the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge with a special doodle.

22 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' smashes records, crosses ₹500cr mark worldwide

The latest Bollywood spy thriller, Dhurandhar 2, has crossed the ₹500cr mark globally within just three days of its release.

22 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Ayushmann lauds 'Dhurandhar 2,' calls Ranveer 'lion of Hindi cinema'

Ayushmann Khurrana has heaped praise on Ranveer Singh's latest release, Dhurandhar 2.

22 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Anupam Kher showers praise on 'Dhurandhar 2,' rejects 'propaganda' allegations

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2, calling it an "experience" and a "journey."

21 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Rajamouli hails Ranveer's 'masterclass acting' in 'Dhurandhar 2'

Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli has praised the recently released film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a notch above its predecessor in terms of scale and emotional depth.

20 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' beats 'Jawan,' 'Pathaan' with over ₹100cr opening

The much-anticipated espionage drama Dhurandhar 2 has made history by crossing the ₹100 crore mark in box office collections on its opening day (Thursday).

19 Mar 2026
Box Office

'Dhurandhar 2' ending explained: Is a Part 3 coming?

The much-anticipated Hindi film, Dhurandhar 2, has finally hit theaters. The film follows the journey of Hamza (Ranveer Singh), an Indian spy named Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who infiltrates a terrorist camp in Pakistan.

19 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' smashes records, collects ₹48cr on preview day 

Ranveer Singh's latest film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has reportedly raked in a whopping ₹47.9cr from its paid preview shows on Wednesday, March 18.

18 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' premiere shows canceled in Telugu, Tamil amid delay

The highly anticipated action sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has faced a major setback.

18 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' director requests fans against sharing spoilers amid leak

As Dhurandhar: The Revenge prepares for its theatrical release on Thursday, director Aditya Dhar has shared an emotional message with the audience.

18 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'A historical milestone': Ranveer Singh builds anticipation for 'Dhurandhar 2'

Ranveer Singh attended the music launch of his upcoming film Dhurandhar: The Revenge on Tuesday in Mumbai.

18 Mar 2026
Arjun Rampal

'Dhurandhar 2' sells 7L+ tickets, earns ₹44cr in paid previews

Ranveer Singh's much-anticipated film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is already rewriting box office history with its massive advance booking numbers.

17 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2': Release date, ticket prices, advance booking

The highly anticipated film Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, will be released on Thursday, March 19.

17 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Main Vaapas Aaunga' teaser to be screened with 'Dhurandhar 2'

Acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali has announced that the teaser of his upcoming film, Main Vaapas Aaunga, will be screened in theaters from later this week.

17 Mar 2026
Ranveer Singh

'Dhurandhar 2' eyes humongous opening; sells 6.25L tickets in India

Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated film, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, is off to a phenomenal start in terms of pre-sales.

14 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar 2' to premiere soon: Cast, plot, runtime, more

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2025 hit film Dhurandhar is almost here!

14 Mar 2026
Ranveer Singh

Over 2,500 fans to attend 'Dhurandhar 2' music launch?

The excitement for Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar: The Revenge is reaching new heights with a grand music album launch event scheduled in Mumbai.

14 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' advance bookings begin; Ranveer shares exciting video

Ranveer Singh has announced that advance bookings for Dhurandhar: The Revenge are now open in India.

12 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' releases revamped version of 'Aari Aari'

The much-anticipated sequel to the hit film Dhurandhar, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has finally released its first song, Aari Aari.

11 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' made for theaters, says PVR INOX CEO

The upcoming Bollywood film, Dhurandhar 2, will be screened in a wider network of PVR INOX cinemas across India.

10 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' tickets hit ₹3,100; shows still selling out

Despite being nine days away from its release, Ranveer Singh's much-awaited film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is already witnessing a massive demand.

09 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' advance crosses ₹19cr; OTT platform undergoes change

The much-anticipated sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, is set to hit theaters on March 19.

08 Mar 2026
Aditya Dhar

Finland President praises 'Dhurandhar,' shares excitement for sequel

The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has found a new admirer in Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

07 Mar 2026
Ranveer Singh

'Dhurandhar 2': Ranveer's film goes on rampage in advance booking

The much-awaited film, Dhurandhar 2, has reportedly set a new record by selling tickets worth ₹4 crore within just two hours of its trailer's release.

07 Mar 2026
Pawan Kalyan

'Ustaad...' vs 'Dhurandhar 2': Which film will rule Telugu states?

The box office is set for a major showdown soon with the release of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 and Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh.