R. Madhavan’s South era: 7 Roles you can’t forget

R. Madhavan`s iconic South Indian roles Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Aug 12, 2026 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Karthik (Alaipayuthey- 2000) R. Madhavan made his breakthrough in Tamil cinema playing the lead role of Karthik in the 2000 romantic drama "Alai Payuthey" directed by Mani Ratnam. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Majeeth (Maddyy) (Minnale- 2001) Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, it released on Feb 2, 2001, & became a major commercial success. Maddy played the lead romantic role of Rajesh Shivakumar. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Aditya (Dumm Dumm Dumm- 2001) Following Madhavan`s breakout success 2000-01, this film further cemented his image as a leading romantic hero of the era. He plays the male lead Aditya. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Thiruchelvam(Kannathil Muthamittal 2000) The movie won 6 National Film Awards, 3 Filmfare Awards South, other regional honors, including 7 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards & 6 Cinema Express Awards. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Shiva (Run- 2002) The film was a massive box-office hit, successfully establishing Madhavan in full-fledged action roles alongside his prior "chocolate boy" romantic image. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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