Best remembered for his portrayal of Maddy from the 2001 romantic drama Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Madhavan Balaji Ranganathan, is an Indian actor, producer, and television host. The big movie star, in fact, started his acting career with television and was seen in small roles, one of which was Zee TVs soap opera Banegi Apni Baat in 1996. A few television appearances and ads later, his big break came with Mani Ratnams Alaipayuthey in 2000, which won him immense praise and recognition as a romantic hero. Having been a part of successful films such as Minnale, Kannathil Muthamittal, Rang De Basanti, 3 Idiots, and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the actor has received various nominations and won several Filmfare Awards for his performances.
Madhavan also co-owns the production house Leuko Films with his wife Sarita Birje. Leuko Films has produced the 2007 drama thriller Evano Oruvan, the 2016 bilingual drama Irudhi Suttru in Tamil and Saala Khadoos in Hindi.