Actor

R. Madhavan: Movies & Box Office

films: 52
on screen: 1996–2025
box office: $43.5M
average score: 60

Known for

The Best R. Madhavan Movies

The highest-rated films R. Madhavan is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

R. Madhavan's Career in Numbers

R. Madhavan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres R. Madhavan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996) to Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

R. Madhavan Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 25
2010s 12
2020s 11

The 2000s were R. Madhavan's busiest decade, with 25 films.

R. Madhavan Movies by Genre

Drama 17
Action 8
Romance 8
Thriller 5
Comedy 5
Family 3
History 1
Horror 1
War 1

Drama is the genre R. Madhavan has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of action (8).

R. Madhavan Career Milestones

First film: Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin 1996
Biggest box office hit: Zero $18.4M worldwide
Best-rated film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh 2025

52 credits

R. Madhavan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film R. Madhavan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

R. Madhavan Movies as an Actor

R. Madhavan in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who R. Madhavan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors R. Madhavan shares the most films with. Vivek comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Manobala (6).

FAQ

R. Madhavan: Questions & Answers

How many movies R. Madhavan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has R. Madhavan been in?

R. Madhavan is credited on 52 films, from 1996 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is R. Madhavan's highest-grossing movie?

Zero (2018) is R. Madhavan's biggest box office hit, with $18.4M worldwide, ahead of Rang De Basanti (2006) ($10.8M). Across every film with box office figures, R. Madhavan's movies have made $43.5M.

R. Madhavan's biggest hits

What is the best R. Madhavan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, R. Madhavan's best-rated film is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) with a score of 83, followed by Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) (79).

Best R. Madhavan movies, ranked

What is R. Madhavan's newest movie?

The most recent film on R. Madhavan's filmography is Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), in the role of Neville McKinley.

Who does R. Madhavan work with most often?

R. Madhavan shares the most films with Vivek (8 films), Manobala (6 films) and Nassar (5 films).

The Best R. Madhavan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app