R. Madhavan – Short & Unique Biography

R. Madhavan biogarphy is a well-known Indian actor, writer, television presenter, and producer, popularly called “Maddy.” He was born on 1 June 1970 (Monday) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. As of now, he is 55 years old.

R. Madhavan holds Indian nationality and belongs to the Asian continent. He follows Hinduism and is admired for his versatile work across Bollywood, Tamil cinema, and international projects.

R Madhavan Biography — R. Madhavan Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Full Name	Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan
Popular Name	R. Madhavan
Nickname	Maddy
Profession	Actor, Writer, Producer, TV Host
Date of Birth	1 June 1970
Age (2024)	54 Years
Birthplace	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Hometown	Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Vegetarian

Physical Appearance

Want to know about R. Madhavan biogarphy physical appearance? He stands approximately 5 feet 10.5 inches tall and weighs around 72 kg. He has light brown eyes and black hair, which perfectly complement his charismatic screen presence.

Attribute	Measurement
Height	179 cm / 1.79 m / 5’10½”
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Black

Family & Personal Life

Many people are curious about R. Madhavan’s education. He completed his schooling at D.B.M.S. English School, Jamshedpur. For higher studies, he attended Rajaram College, Kolhapur, and Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai.

R. Madhavan holds a B.Sc. degree in Electronics and has also completed post-graduation in Public Speaking, which reflects his strong communication skills.

Field	Information
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Sarita Birje
Children	1 Son
Hobbies	Golf, Bike Riding

Career Highlights

Industry	Debut Film	Year
Hollywood	Inferno	1997
Kannada	Shanti Shanti Shanti	1998
Tamil	Alaipayuthey	2000
Bollywood	Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein	2001

Relationships & Marriage

Field	Details
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Sarita Birje (Former Air Hostess)
Marriage Year	1999

Family Details

Member	Information
Father	Ranganathan Seshadri (Former Tata Steel Executive)
Mother	Saroja (Former Bank of India Manager)
Son	Vedaant Madhavan (National-level Swimmer)
Daughter	None
Sister	Devika (Software Engineer)
Brother	None

Favourites

Category	Favourites
Food	Thayir Saadham, Pani Puri
Actors	Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan
Actress	Deepika Padukone
Films	Taare Zameen Par, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Baahubali
Director	Mani Ratnam
Musician	A. R. Rahman
Colours	White, Maroon

Lifestyle & Style Quotient

Category	Details
Car Collection	BMW 7-Series
Bike Collection	Yamaha V-Max, BMW K1600 GTL, Brixton Cromwell 1200
Special Ownership	First Indian to own Brixton Cromwell 1200 (2025)
Luxury Asset	40-foot yacht worth approx. $2 million

Facts about R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan biogarphy is a versatile Indian actor, director, writer, and producer who rose to fame after his Bollywood debut in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001). Over the years, he has delivered memorable performances in films like 3 Idiots, Minnale, Run, Rang De Basanti, Guru, Tanu Weds Manu, Maara, and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.

His son, Vedaant Madhavan, is a professional swimmer who has represented India internationally and won a silver medal at the Danish Open Swimming Championship, bringing pride to the country.

Madhavan has received several prestigious honours, including a National Film Award, multiple Filmfare Awards South, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. In 2006, an online poll conducted by PETA named him the “Cutest Male Vegetarian.”

One of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, he reportedly charges ₹6–8 crore per film and earns additional income through brand endorsements and digital platforms. Highly active on social media, he enjoys a massive fan following.

In 2023, R. Madhavan biogarphy was appointed President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), marking a significant milestone in his career beyond acting.