Madhavan, an actor in Indian cinema, is endowed with the flair of essaying varied characters. He is a film fair award winning actor. Unlike the other actors he started acting after marriage. He has been acclaimed as one of the few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal, appearing in films from eight different languages.

Early Life of Madhavan
Madhavan started his acting career with television by appearing on the Zee TV prime-time soap opera Banegi Apni Baat in 1996. His other television serials were Sea Hawks, Saaya and others in Hindi.

All these serials were popular on television and Madhavan became a known face to the masses with his charm and his forte in acting. Madhavan`s impressive histrionic skills enabled him to carve out a niche for himself in the Indian film industry as well. After ShahRukh Khan he is another actor who has successfully made his foray into films from the world of television. Madhavan has acted in Tamil, Hindi and Kannada films. Within a short span of time Madhavan has established himself as one the biggest stars of silver screen.

Works of Madhavan
Madhavan made his debutant in acting career Inferno in 1997. His first chance to Indian film was Shanti Shanti Shanti, a Kannada film. But the film failed to make anything worthy to notice. In the flick he played the second lead while the main lead was played by Abbas.

Alaipayuthey, Madhavan`s second Indian film became a blockbuster upon release and earned positive reviews from critics. In Alaipayuthey Madhavan played the role of a married man who faces problems in his married life. The film went on to become a cult film that dealt with relationships. Alaipayuthey was received well by both critics and audiences. The film was remade in Hindi by Mani Ratnam starring Rani Mukherji and Viveik Oberoi and was titled Saathiya.

Next was Ennavale in Tamil. But the film did not fare well at the box office. He was criticised by the critics for his choice of roles. However his next project once again reaffirmed his status as a brilliant actor. Madhavan starred opposite Reema Sen in Minnale. It was later remade into Hindi as Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein with Dia Mirza. It marked Madhavan`s debut in Bollywood films. He was also part of Madras Talkies` Dumm Dumm Dumm. Both these films were runaway hits and Madhavan was the heartthrob of millions. Armed with boyish charms, good looks, appealing smile and smart appearance Madhavan is the most sought after star today in the Indian film industry. He has always successfully shuffled his career between the south Indian film industry and Bollywood.

His acting prowess gave him the opportunity to work with the legendary director, K Balachander, in the film Parthale Paravasam. The next film for Madhavan was a Mani Ratnam production, Kannathil Muthamittal. Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) is considered a cult film in Tamil cinema.

Madhavan`s first action film was Run in 2003. This film was a success too. After Run, Madhavan appeared in Anbe Sivam. The film was widely acclaimed critically. Nala Damayanthi and Vikraman`s Priyamana Thozhi followed but these did not succeed commercially. However Madhavan`s performances in these roles were widely appreciated. Two more average films, Jay Jay and Aethiree, followed.

Initially in 2004 Madhavan acted in films like Aethiree, Nothing But Life, and the critically acclaimed Aayitha Ezhuthu. Yuva. Besides Madhavan the film starred Surya Sivakumar, Siddharth Narayan, Meera Jasmine and Trisha Krishnan. Madhavan portrays the role of a henchman in the film. Priyasakhi (2005) was the first Tamil film to be dubbed in Zulu.

s The year 2006 was prolific for Madhavan. He had three hit films that year: Rang De Basanti, Thambi and Rendu. Rendu proved to be the biggest hit in Madhavan`s career. After this a string of films followed including Guru. Several films are also in the pipeline. Three Idiots with Amir Khan was a mile stone in his filmy career. Besides being a successful actor Madhavan is also engaged in social causes. He is associated with PETA.

Madhavan is one of those actors in the Indian cinema whose popularity did not wiped away with unsuccessful films. The masses love him and time and again he has been recognised for his histrionic forte with awards. Madhavan is the recipient of Filmfare Awards for the films, such as, Alaipayuthey, Aayitha Ezhuthu and Anbe Sivam. He was also nominated for the National Awards for his performance in Aayitha Ezhuthu.

Some of his other films are Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, Ramji Londonwaley, Evano Oruvan, Vaazhthugal, Yavarum Nalam etc.

His upcoming movies are...Preyasi, Vettai, Sunglass, Naan abal adhu. Alibaug, Nenu Tanu Aame, Freedom, Game On etc.