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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.

11 Dec 2025
Akshaye Khanna

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.

11 Dec 2025
Akshaye Khanna

'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.

11 Dec 2025
Akshaye Khanna

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.

08 Dec 2025
3 Idiots

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.

08 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

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.

07 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'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."

06 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'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.

05 Dec 2025
Kangana Ranaut

'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.

05 Dec 2025
Ranveer Singh

'Dhurandhar' review: Ranveer's overlong thriller only works in parts

Aditya Dhar's ambitious spy-thriller, Dhurandhar, finally hit theaters on Friday.

05 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': How much was Ranveer Singh paid?

Ranveer Singh, who plays the lead role in the Bollywood film Dhurandhar, was paid between ₹30-50 crore for his role, reported News18.

04 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar's delivery to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji delayed

Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar might get delayed in overseas territories, per Bollywood Hungama.

04 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar 2' to come out in 2026? Rakesh Bedi reveals

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has indicated that a sequel to the much-anticipated film Dhurandhar is in the works.

04 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' sells 65,000 tickets; advance booking in a slump 

Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has reportedly sold around 65,000 tickets in top national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, for its premiere day, as of Wednesday night.

02 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' to tease Part 2 with 4-minute post-credits scene?

Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar is set to release on Friday.

02 Dec 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' advance booking ticket prices soar over ₹2,000

The advance booking for Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated film Dhurandhar has begun with an impressive start.

30 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' grand album launch: Ranveer-Sara Arjun to attend

The makers of the upcoming film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and R Madhavan, have announced a grand album launch event in Mumbai.

29 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': Karachi cop's widow threatens legal action over husband's portrayal

The widow of Chaudhary Aslam, a renowned Pakistani police officer, has threatened legal action against the upcoming film Dhurandhar if her husband is portrayed negatively, reported PTI.

29 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': Where to watch Ranveer's spy-thriller post-theatrical run

Ranveer Singh's upcoming espionage thriller, Dhurandhar, will stream on Netflix after completing its theatrical run, reported OTTplay.

28 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

Major Mohit Sharma's family seeks stay on Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar'

The family of late Major Mohit Sharma has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking an immediate stay on the release of Dhurandhar, reported Bar and Bench.

20 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

Why Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is releasing in 2 parts

Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios have decided to release their upcoming film Dhurandhar in two parts.

19 Nov 2025
Akshaye Khanna

Meet Ojas, Yami Gautam's brother, who edited Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' trailer

The trailer for Ranveer Singh's upcoming film, Dhurandhar, was launched at a star-studded event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

18 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' trailer: Ranveer Singh infiltrates Pakistan in gory, bloody thriller

The much-awaited trailer of Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, was released on Tuesday.

17 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' poster: Akshaye Khanna is ruthless in intense first-look

The trailer of the much-anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, will be out on Tuesday.

17 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': Ranveer's spy-thriller to be over 3 hours long?

The upcoming film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, is set to have a runtime of over three hours, per Bollywood Hungama.

14 Nov 2025
Ajay Devgn

'De De Pyaar...2' review: Ajay struggles to save unfunny sequel

De De Pyaar De 2 continues the story from the first part, released in 2019.

11 Nov 2025
Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn's 'De De Pyaar...2' advance bookings open now

The much-anticipated romantic comedy, De De Pyaar De 2, will premiere on November 14 (Friday).

09 Nov 2025
Ajay Devgn

Ajay, Madhavan promote 'De De Pyaar...' on 'Bigg Boss 19'

The cast of the upcoming film De De Pyaar De 2, including Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Meezaan, will make an appearance on Bigg Boss 19 on Sunday.

09 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' poster: Madhavan turns 'Charioteer of Karma' in spy-thriller

The first-look poster of actor R Madhavan from the upcoming film Dhurandhar was unveiled on Sunday.

08 Nov 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar': Nearly 2,000 Ranveer Singh fans to attend trailer launch

The highly anticipated trailer of Dhurandhar will be launched at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 12.

08 Nov 2025
Ajay Devgn

CBFC passes Ajay's 'De De Pyaar De 2' without cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the upcoming film De De Pyaar De 2 without any cuts, reported Bollywood Hungama.

15 Oct 2025
Abhishek Banerjee

R Madhavan's 'Legacy': Plot, cast, release date of Netflix series

R Madhavan recently unveiled the first look of his upcoming Netflix series Legacy. The poster hints at a gritty crime drama exploring themes of power, family, and survival.

15 Oct 2025
Ajay Devgn

'De De Pyaar De 2' trailer out: Where is Tabu?

The trailer for the much-anticipated film De De Pyaar De 2 was unveiled on Tuesday evening at a star-studded event. The sequel to the 2019 romantic comedy has already generated immense buzz, but one question remains: Where is Tabu?

15 Oct 2025
Ajay Devgn

'De De Pyaar...2' trailer: Devgn tries to win over Madhavan

The trailer for De De Pyaar De 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh, has been released.

13 Oct 2025
Mithila Palkar

'Stephen' to 'Legacy': Inside Netflix's Tamil, Telugu slate

Netflix has announced an exciting lineup of original South Indian projects featuring a diverse mix of genres, including thrillers, romantic comedies, and cross-cultural stories.

11 Oct 2025
Ajay Devgn

'De De Pyaar...2': Ajay-Rakul's comedy drama releases on November 14

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 romantic comedy De De Pyaar De, titled De De Pyaar De 2, is set to hit theaters on November 14.

10 Oct 2025
Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn's 'Pyaar De 2' trailer to be launched soon

The sequel to the 2019 hit romantic comedy De De Pyaar De is almost ready for release, and the filmmakers are gearing up for a grand trailer launch.

09 Oct 2025
Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli to unveil 'SSMB29' title on this date?

Mahesh Babu is currently busy with his upcoming film, tentatively titled SSMB29. The movie is directed by SS Rajamouli and stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the female lead.

29 Sep 2025
Ajay Devgn

Ajay's 'De De Pyaar...2' teaser to release on October 12

The romantic comedy De De Pyaar De (2019) was a moderate box office success, owing to its quirky plot, comedic elements, and impressive performances.

17 Sep 2025
Akshaye Khanna

Ranveer to wrap up 'Dhurandhar' soon; eyes 'Don 3' preparation

Ranveer Singh is currently busy with the espionage thriller Dhurandhar.

08 Sep 2025
Kangana Ranaut

What's delaying Kangana-Madhavan's 'Tanu Weds Manu 3'?

The third installment of the Tanu Weds Manu franchise has hit a roadblock over ownership rights.

07 Sep 2025
Vasan Bala

Madhavan-MS Dhoni turn action heroes in new project; teaser out

Actor R Madhavan has surprised fans by sharing a teaser of Vasan Bala's upcoming project, The Chase.

29 Aug 2025
Box Office

Kangana begins shooting 'Queen 2' in November; 'Tanu...3' is next

Kangana Ranaut, who has delivered several hits over the last decade with films like Queen, Tanu Weds Manu, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, among others, is all set to reunite with directors Vikas Bahl and Aanand L. Rai for the sequels of these popular movies.

28 Aug 2025
Farhan Akhtar

R Madhavan, Raashii Khanna to lead 'Bridge': All we know

R Madhavan is on a roll with multiple projects in the pipeline. The actor has already been a part of three films this year, namely Test, Kesari Chapter 2, and Aap Jaisa Koi. He also has De De Pyaar De 2 and Dhurandhar coming up.

23 Aug 2025
Aditya Dhar

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' trailer gets UA 16+ certification from CBFC

The much-anticipated trailer for Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has been certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a UA 16+ rating.

22 Aug 2025
Ajay Devgn

Did you know? Rashmika Mandanna-Janki Bodiwala once shared a room

Janki Bodiwala, who bagged the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Vash, has opened up about her early days in the industry.

21 Aug 2025
Lucknow

'Ek Chatur Naar' teaser out: Divya Khossla packs a punch

The much-awaited comedy thriller Ek Chatur Naar, starring Divya Khossla and Neil Nitin Mukesh, has released its first teaser.

21 Aug 2025
Aditya Dhar

'Dhurandhar' crew fell ill due to chicken contamination issue: Report

The shooting of the upcoming film Dhurandhar in Leh was recently disrupted when around 120 crew members fell ill.

19 Aug 2025
Akshaye Khanna

Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' shoot halts after 100+ crew members get hospitalized 

The shooting of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar has been halted in Leh, Ladakh, after over 100 crew members were rushed to a hospital due to food poisoning.

19 Aug 2025
3 Idiots

'3 Idiots's iconic professor, actor Achyut Potdar, dies at 90

Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who is best remembered for his role as a professor in the hit Bollywood film 3 Idiots, has passed away. He was 90.