R. Madhavan Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

R. Madhavan is an Indian actor, writer, film director, and producer who has predominantly worked in Tamil and Hindi language films and rose to fame with his role as Karthik Varadharajan in Mani Ratnam’s successful romance film Alaipayuthey in 2000. This role also won him the Filmfare Award for “Best Male Debut – South”. He has been credited as one of the few actors in India who has been able to achieve pan-Indian appeal and has won at least 4 Filmfare Awards South and 3 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He is known for his roles in films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Kannathil Muthamittal, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu: Returns, Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn, Savyasachi, Manmadan Ambu, Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Evano Oruvan, Nothing but Life, Ramji Londonwaley, Anbe Sivam, Irudhi Suttru, Dumm Dumm Dumm, Inferno, Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Nothing but Life, Rang De Basanti, and Guru. Moreover, he has been a vocal advocate for the protection of animals and was awarded PETA’s Person of the Year recognition in 2011.

Born Name

Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan

Nick Name

Maddy

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Jamshedpur, Bihar, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Nationality

Education

He completed his graduation in engineering and wanted to pursue his career in the army. During his college, he was one of the leading NCC cadets and visited England to train under the British Army, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force.

He was part of a scholarship student exchange program in Stettler, Alberta, Canada for a year in 1998. He later went on to pursue his post-graduation at Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai.

Occupation

Actor, Writer, Producer

Family

• Father – Ranganathan (Former Management Executive in Tata Steel)
• Mother – Saroja (Former Manager in the Bank of India)
• Siblings – Devika (Younger Sister) (Software Engineer)

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm

Weight

74 kg or 163 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

R. Madhavan has dated –

1. Sarita Birje (1991-Present) – Sarita attended personality training classes where Madhavan was a teacher. She was aspiring to be an air hostess, and once she got through the interview, she asked him out for dinner. Their love blossomed, and the two began dating. The two finally tied the knot after 8 years of courtship in 1999 in a traditional Tamil wedding ceremony. The couple has a son named Vedaant (b. 2005).

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

R. Madhavan has Tamil ancestry.

Hair Color

Salt and Pepper (Natural)

He often tends to dye his hair ‘dark brown’ or ‘black’.

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• His smile
• Madhavan’s charming looks
• His dusky complexion

Brand Endorsements

R. Madhavan has endorsed the following brands –

• Hathway Broadband
• Santoor Soap
• Airtel
• Fair and Lovely
• Maruti Suzuki WagonR
• Bajaj
• Pond’s
• TVS
• Pepsi
• IMG
• UniverCell
• Arun Excello
• Joy Alukkas
• Snapdeal

Religion

Hinduism

Best Known For

Being one of the most versatile and well-known actors in the Indian film line who has managed to mark his presence in regional as well as national films.

First Film

R. Madhavan made his theatrical film debut in an uncredited role in the movie Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin in 1996.

His first credited role was in the 1997 movie Inferno.

First TV Show

R Madhavan made his television show debut on the romantic television series Yule Love Stories in 1993.

Personal Trainer

Madhavan practices yoga which helps him keep a balance in his body and mind. He also works out every day for an hour.

Madhavan admits to being a foodie. Hence, it becomes difficult for him to keep his weight in check. He also ensures that he is hydrated with protein shakes and energy drinks.

For his role in the movie Saala Khadoos, he was required to gain muscle for portraying the character of a boxing coach. He eventually had to lose the weight for his next film, which Madhavan did by following his diet which he keeps a secret. He abstained from eating after 6 pm and maintained a gap of at least 5 and a half hours between his meals which helped him lose 11 kgs.

R. Madhavan Favorite Things

• Food – Pani Puri, Curd rice
• Desserts – Rasgullas, Rasmalai, Gajar Halwa, Petha, Black Forest pastry

R. Madhavan Facts

1. He follows vegetarianism and was voted the cutest male vegetarian by PETA.
2. R. Madhavan was invited to be a guest speaker at Harvard University for the 14^th Indian Conference.
3. He is very vocal about the protection of animals and was also given the title of “Person of the Year” by PETA in 2012.
4. He is extremely family-oriented and enjoys spending time with his family.
5. In 1992, he attended the Young Businessmen Conference held in Tokyo, Japan as an Indian representative.
6. He can speak 3 different languages.
7. He plays golf and has even participated in a charity event held in 2007.
8. Madhavan is a philanthropist and deals in a lot of charity work such as the AIDS awareness program started by Richard Gere in India amongst others.
9. He has revealed that he is allergic to non-vegetarian food.
10. He dislikes spicy food and Fenugreek.
11. A female fan proposed to him on ‘Propose Day’ during Valentine’s Week in February 2021. R. Madhavan had accepted her proposal.
12. For his contribution to arts and cinema, he was conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters by D. Y. Patil Education Society, Kolhapur in 2021.
13. In March 2021, it was revealed that he had been tested positive for COVID-19.
14. In December 2021, R. Madhavan announced that he was moving with his wife and son Vedaant to Dubai to help his son practice swimming as he was looking to participate in the 2026 Olympics.
15. In July 2023, R Madhavan had attended the dinner that was hosted for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum in France.
16. In September 2023, R. Madhavan was appointed as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
17. In November 2023, he received his Income Tax refund within 3 weeks of filing it from the Income Tax Department for which he appreciated them and the government.

Featured Image by R. Madhavan / Instagram