13B To Rang De Basanti, 7 R Madhavan Movies And Performances That Are Highly Underrated

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JUNE 01,2023

One of the versatile and finest performers in Indian cinema, R Madhavan has entertained us thoroughly with his spectacular performances. Reigning in both Bollywood and South cinema, the actor has never failed to exude charm even in the toughest characters. As he turned 53 today, let's take you through some of R Madhavan's brilliant yet underrated movies.

1. 13B: Fear Has A New Address - 2009

Unpopular opinion but this was Bollywood's finest horror drama we have had in ages. Headlined by Madhavan, the story revolves around a family who just moves into a new apartment. Their peace is disturbed after a spirit haunts them and uses a television set as a mode of communication.

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If you haven't watched this masterpiece, add it to your must-watch list already.

2. Rang De Basanti - 2006

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's brainchild was a modern-day take on today's youth's patriotism. Madhavan played the role of Indian Airforce Flight Lt. Ajay Singh Rathod who is killed in the crash of MIG-21 due to malfunctioning. Though his character was brief, the actor left an impact on the audience.

3. Guru - 2007

Playing the role of a journalist, Maddy played the role of Shyam Saxena, whose single mission is to expose the way Guru (Abhishek Bachchan) grew his business rapidly in no time.

4. Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein - 2001

This is where it all started - the rise of Madhavan's charm and ace performances. Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein saw Maddy as an emerging actor who, like water, would fit into any mold. It was this movie that gave us some magical songs like Zara Zara and Sach Keh Raha Hai.

5. Vikram Vedha - 2017

If you liked the Bollywood version, you've got to see the original Tamil blockbuster where Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi created cinematic magic like never before. The action, the storyline, and the intensity were all on point.

6. 3 Idiots - 2009

How can we miss out on this masterpiece? Farhan Qureshi, B.Tech Engineer was the most relatable character out of the three. A middle-class boy chasing his parents' dream while burying his wishes. Madhavan was the perfect choice to play one of the three idiots.

7. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect - 2022

Marking his directorial debut, Rocketry The Nambi Effect proved the actor's versatility even as a filmmaker. It is one of Madhavan's highest-rated movies on IMDb. His portrayal of Nambi Narayanan and his struggles in ISRO will keep you on the edge of your seat.

We wish R Madhavan a very happy birthday.