Happy birthday! R. Madhavan turns 55 today

By Lori Macatee
New Delhi
Last updated on June 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 55 on Sunday, Jun. 1, 2025.

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R. Madhavan is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-author-producer-television host R. Madhavan (3 Idiots, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Madhavan, a cultural icon

Born Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan in Jamshedpur on June 1, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Madhavan's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little R. Madhavan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for R. Madhavan as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, R. Madhavan, you're the best!