R. Madhavan turns a year older. Madhavan is one of the finest actors of our country. He has left a mark in Hindi as well as Tamil film industry.
Madhavan’s first film as a lead actor was Mani Ratnam directorial Alai Payuthey (2000). This film was remade in Hindi as Saathiya. Madhavan went on to act in many films and has delivered many memorable films over the years.
On the occasion of Madhavan’s birthday have a look at his top 5 Indian films:
1] 3 Idiots (2009)
Undoubtedly, the best Indian film ever made. 3 Idiots is the most loved Indian film of all time. The film was made for all ages and was well connected with the audience. 3 Idiots deal with the education system in India. The film gives a powerful message and inspires each and every youngster of the nation. The film broke many records at the Box Office. 3 Idiots was the 1st film to open 150 cr and 200 cr clubs in India. The film was the 1st collaboration between 2 cinematic geniuses of Indian i.e. Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani. Each and every scene of the film is a gem. The film has many iconic characters. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, Omi Vaidya and Mona Singh. Madhavan as Farhan Qureshi is one of the most iconic characters in Indian as well as World Cinema.
2] Anbe Sivam (2003)
Madhavan collaborated with Kamal Haasan, who is the greatest actor of Indian Cinema. Anbe Sivam is one of the finest human dramas. The film gives a powerful, universal, and timeless lesson about life. The film tells that an ugly looking person can help you and change your life, and it’s not necessary that a good-looking person is always helpful. We should not judge a person by his looks but by his inner behavior. The film also gave a powerful statement about god that no matter how big or small the help is, if a person helps you, he/she is a god for that particular person. This emotional tearjerker is a must watch for each and every movie lover.
3] Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
After the success of romantic drama Alai Payuthey, Madhavan and Legend Mani Ratnam collaborated for this hard-hitting classic Kannathil Muthamittal. Mani Ratnam made a sensitive and emotional film set in the war conflict. Mani Ratnam merged 2 to 3 stories and made a Classic. This is Madhavan’s one of the finest performances.
4] Rang De Basanti (2006)
Rang De Basanti is one of the most powerful and iconic films ever made in Indian cinema. The hard-hitting classic proved to be a revolutionary film. The film changed the youth’s perspective towards politics. The film had one of the best music albums of all time. Though Madhavan had a special appearance, the role left a huge impact on viewers. The film marked the 1st collaboration of Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi before 3 Idiots. The film was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and also starred Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, Waheeda Rehman, Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher.
5] Vikram Vedha (2017)
2 of the powerful actors Vijay Sethupathi and R. Madhavan collaborated for a neo-noir action thriller. The film is based on the Indian folktale Vikram Betaal. Madhavan played the part of Vikram, whereas Vijay Sethupathi played the role of Vedha (Betaal). This is one of the finest thrillers made in Tamil Cinema. The film was also remade in Hindi with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. Madhavan, as a tough cop Vikram was well received by the audience.
Madhavan will be next seen in Tamil Film titled ‘Test’ which is based on cricket. Test also stars Siddharth and Nayanthara in the lead roles. The film is directed by Sashikanth.
Madhavan will be next seen in the remake of Gujarati supernatural horror thriller Vash. The Bollywood remake also stars Ajay Devgn, Jyothika and Janki Bodiwala. The film is directed by Vikas Bahl.
Madhavan will also be seen in a YRF production’s big budget web series titled ‘The Railway Men’. The series also stars Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu and Babli Khan in the lead roles.
We at Film Window wish Madhavan a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead.
