“I always take part in the creative process of every film of mine. Gone are the days where an actor would walk into the sets, finish his portions, take the money, and leave. In fact, I've been accused of being interfering - but that's the way I am. It is important for every actor to get involved with the script.”

Indian actor, screenwriter, film producer and film director

Ranganathan Madhavan is an Indian actor, screenwriter, film producer, and film director, known for his work mainly in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He has appeared in more than 70 films and has received several major Indian film honors. His awards include one National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards. He was also appointed President of FTII, Pune, in September 2023, and received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2026 for his work in the arts.