9 Madhavan Roles That'll Make You Fall In Love With Him All Over Again

His first big break as an actor was good enough to let the world know how talented he really was. He played a spectrum of emotions in the film, ranging from genuinely problematic lover boy to a husband in pain. If you're not smiling through your tears by the end of this, you're made of stone.

Technically, Maddy plays a cameo in this one. If there is anyone who made a bigger impact on the audience than Abhishek Bachchan in this movie, it would have to be Madhavan, and especially, his romance with Vidya Balan.

A writer who doggedly went against societal norms and decided to marry a woman so that he could adopt a refugee child is probably not something that may seem lovable at first. But Madhavan, with a straight face, pulled off the role of a lifetime.

While most heroes in the '00s would not have willingly played the anti-hero at the peak of their chocolate boy career, Madhavan plays the role of an abusive husband and a crook with such conviction that you'd love to hate him.

While it's easy to forget the meek photography enthusiast in a movie that had Aamir Khan in it, let's give our man some credit for holding his own as an actor and narrator. Also, Farhan convincing his father that he doesn't want to be an engineer is arguably the best scene in the movie.

Another cameo that he nailed right on the head. And man, have you seen him in that leather jacket? Let's also not forget the pivotal discussion where he told his friends to grow a damn political conscience.

Kangana Ranaut may have completely stolen the spotlight in this series, but Maddyboy's restrained acting in both the films shows that a) he isn't afraid to let his co-star shine and, b) he knows exactly how to play it down (and well) when required.

His "comeback" film offered a r-i-p-p-e-d hero and ushered in the era of Daddy Madhavan. The perpertually angry guru to Rithika's disciple was far from the Maddy we used to love, and reminded us of how capable he is of surprising us even 16 years into his career.

Okay, everyone knows Vijay Sethupathi is the best thing about this movie. But, being able to play the yin to his yang so efficiently could only have been done by Maddy, my man. Also, he makes for a ridiculously sexy cop so I won't complain.