R Madhavan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. Over the years, the 3 Idiots actor has won hearts with his versatile acting. From portraying a lover boy image in Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein to playing a rugged character in Shaitaan, Madhavan has come a long way. The actor has recently made headlines with his intense look from his upcoming film, Dhurandhar. For the unversed, Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Akshaye Khanna, is set to hit the big screen on December 5, 2025.
R Madhavan plays Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India, in Dhurandhar
Ever since the film, Dhurandhar was announced, there has been a lot of speculation about the character of Ranveer Singh. Rumours suggested that the actor will be seen playing the role of Ajit Doval in the film. For the uninitiated, Ajit has been India’s National Security Advisor since 2014. However, after the teaser launch on July 6, 2025, netizens could find the character portrayed by R Madhavan, having a close resemblance with Ajit.