11 times R Madhavan wooed us with his acting chops!
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01/1211 times R Madhavan wooed us with his acting chops!
As he turns a year older, the charm of R Madhavan, like fine wine just gets better. Be it making the women swoon over him with his romantic characters or making us laugh over his antics, R Madhavan has successfully managed to pull it all off! On the occasion of his birthday, here is a look at 11 of the actor's best onscreen portrayals!
02/12Alaipayuthey
A classic film, Mani Ratnam's 'Alaipayuthey' released in the year 2000. A story of young couple's romance set to A R Rahman's music, Madhavan and Shalini were a delight to watch! In fact, Madhavan won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South in that year for his acting.
03/12Minnale and Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Main
Madhavan acted in both the Tamil original, 'Minnale' and the Hindi remake, 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Main'. The movies, both in Tamil and Hindi catapulted Madhavan to stardom in the respective film industries and established him as a romantic hero.
04/12Dumm Dumm Dumm
A 2001 Tamil drama directed by Azhagam Perumal, 'Dumm Dumm Dumm' features Jyothika and Madhavan in the leading roles. 'Dumm Dumm Dumm' cemented Madhavan's standing in the Tamil film industry and once again proved his charm as a romantic hero!
05/12Kannathil Muthamital
Once again collaborating with his mentor and guru Mani Ratnam, Madhavan played the role of a dad at a young age. A touching war drama musical film, it starred Madhavan, P. S. Keerthana and Simran in the leading roles. This film found a resonance with Indian and International audience alike.
06/12Aayitha Ezuthu
A 2004 political drama film with an ensemble cast, it was directed by Mani Ratnam and starred actors like Suriya, Madhavan, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, Trisha Krishnan, and Esha Deol in the lead roles. Madhavan won over the audience with his portrayal of a rugged goon.
07/12Rang De Basanti
Madhavan played the role of a swashbuckling Indian Airforce pilot, who literally sacrificed his life for his country in the 2006-hit 'Rang De Basanti'. Even though a small part, R Madhavan managed to leave a solid impression!
08/12Guru
Playing the role of an idealistic journalist, R Madhavan's love story with Vidya Balan was the cutest part of the movie. From being a constant yet invisible support to being her a lease for life, R Madhavan's love for Vidya was the stuff that stories are made of!
09/1213B
After having starred in the Tamil supernatural thriller, 'Yavarum Nalam', R Madhavan starred in its Hindi remake titled '13B'. It was bilingual film and was released in Hindi and Tamil.
10/123 Idiots
Playing the part of the perfect supportive friend, Madhavan's role in '3 Idiots' won us over. He stopped an entire plane from taking off, abducted a bride from her wedding, almost got rusticated from his college and was even ready to marry his best friend's sister, all of this just for the sake of his friends!
