R Madhavan Birthday Special: A glimpse into his best performances and achievements

R Madhavan Birthday: The South Indian actor, who's also a Bollywood regular, turned 55. Born in Jamshedpur in 1970, Madhavan was recently seen in the film Kesari Chapter 2.

R Madhavan, whose full name is Ranganathan Madhavan, is an actor, screenwriter, film producer, and director. He's primarily worked in Tamil and Hindi films.

Madhavan's first break in Tamil cinema was Mani Ratnam's romantic drama Alai Payuthey (2000). He then starred in films like Minnale, Dumm Dumm Dumm, Run, Jay Jay, and Thambi.

Madhavan entered Bollywood with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001). While not a major hit, it became a cult classic. He starred alongside Dia Mirza.

After RHTDM, Madhavan starred in Hindi films like Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Ramji Londonwaley, Rang De Basanti, Guru, Delhi Heights, and Halla Bol.

3 Idiots (2009) was a blockbuster. Tanu Weds Manu, its sequel, and Shaitan were also hits. He's acted in 20 Hindi films, with 8 being hits.

Madhavan has received a National Award (Rocketry), five Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards.

Madhavan was in Kesari Chapter 2. His upcoming films are Adhishtasali (Tamil), Dhoorandhar, and Aap Jaisa Koi, all potentially releasing this year.