He is a famous South Indian actor. He has worked in all three, Hollywood, Bollywood and Tollywood. He has made a good identity in Tollywood and Bollywood. He was born on 1 June 1970 in Jamshedpur, Bihar. His full name is Ranganathan Madhavan. She is also known as Maddy. She is an actor, writer, television host, producer. She is currently 53 years old. Her height is 5.10 inches, 1.77 metres, 177 centimetres.
Instagram Id- actormaddy
Education/Qualification
He completed his schooling in D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. After this he completed B.SC.in Electronics from Rajaram College, Maharashtra. After this he studied Post-Graduation in Public Speaking from Kishinchand Chellaram College, Maharashtra.
About Career
During his college days, he became very interested in military training. At the age of just 22, he was selected as one of the best NCC cadets for the state of Maharashtra. He has also trained with the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Later, he became a trainer after post graduation. After this, he worked in an ad film in the year 1996, which was made by Santosh and the cameraman. Santosh suggested his name to director Mani Ratnam. After this he gave a screen test. But Mani Ratnam sir did not select him. But he did not give up. After this he became a part of television serials. He was a part of Yule Love Story, Banegi Apni Baat, Ghar Jamai and many other serials. Felt this, he did a small role in Iss Raat Ki Subah Nahi. After that, he used to do small roles in films. After this, he did a good job in the film Shanti Shanti Shanti. He worked in some such films which later went on to become a box office hit. But his name started growing in South cinema. Who does not know his film Rang De Basanti? Before this, Rehna Hai Tere Dil Main is also very good. After this, Mani Ratnam, who had rejected him, gave him work in the film AlaiPayuthey. This film was a blockbuster. After this he never looked back.
Family Members
His father’s name is Ranganathan Seshadri and mother’s name is Saroja. His father was a manager in Tata Steel. His mother Saroja used to work for the Bank of India. He has a sister Devika. He is a software engineer. He married Sarita Birje in 1999. They have a son Vedant from her.
Affairs/Girlfriend
Sarita Birje
Movie Name
(1996) Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, (1997) Inferno, (1998) Shanti Shanti Shanti, (2000) Alai Payuthey, Ennavale, (2001) Minnale, Dumm Dumm Dumm, Paarthale Paravasam, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, (2002) Kannathil Muthamittal, Run, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, (2003) Anbe Sivam, Nala Damayanthi, Lesa Lesa, Priyamaana Thozhi, Jay Jay, (2004) Aethirree, Aaytha Ezhuthu, Nothing But Life, Made In USA, (2005) Priyasakhi, Ramji Londonwaley, (2006) Rang De Basanti, Thambi, Rendu, (2007) Guru, That Four-Letter Word, Delhi Heights, Aarya, Evano Oruvan, (2008) Halla Bol, Vaazhthugal, Mumbai Meri Jaan, (2009) Yavarum Nalam, 13B, Guru En Aalu, Sikandar, 3 Idiots, (2010) Om Shanti, Teen Patti, Jhootha Hi Sahi, Manmadan Ambu, (2011) Tanu Weds Manu, (2012), Vettai, Jodi Breakers, (2013) Taak Jhaank, (2014) Akeli, (2015) Tanu Weds Manu: Returns, Night Of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn, (2016) Irudhi Suttru, Saala Khadoos, (2017) Vikram Vedha, Magalir Mattum, (2018) Savyasachi, Zero, (2020) Nishabdham, Science, (2021) Maara, (2022) Meri Awas Suno, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Dhokha: Round D Corner, Shaitaan.
Awards List
Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards, Zee Cine Awards, National Film Awards, India, South Filmfare Awards, South Indian International Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, India, Indian Television Academy Awards, India, Stardust Awards, India, IBNLive Movie Awards, BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India, Vijay Awards, Screen Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India, Norway Tamil Film Festival, IIFA Utsavam, IWM Digital Awards, Filmfare OTT Awards, Talent Track Awards, News18 REEL Movie Award, Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards, Bollywood Film Journalist Awards, HT India’s Most Stylish Awards.
Net Worth
His total net worth is around Rs 115 crore. He earns through ads, sponsorship, brand Ambassadorship and working in films.