How Is He Still This Attractive at 55?

Once the dream man of every girl, R. Madhavan shot to fame with his role in Sakhi. His posters were once plastered across girls' hostel walls. What's surprising is—he still carries that same charm even at the age of 55!

So how does Madhavan manage to look so handsome even now? The actor recently revealed his skincare and health secrets.

The Skin Secret

“I play golf early in the morning under the sun. The exposure tans my skin, but it also keeps it tight. That’s why I don’t get wrinkles,” Madhavan shared. He believes natural sun exposure has helped maintain his youthful skin.

The Health Habits

Madhavan grew up in a home without a refrigerator. Because of that, he got used to eating freshly prepared food—and that habit continues to this day. Even during film shoots, he only eats home-cooked meals. He always travels with his personal chef.

His meals typically consist of simple home food—vegetables, dal (lentils), and rice, just the way his mother raised him. He avoids alcohol and deep-fried or overly spicy food. Another unique practice: he eats only when he feels genuinely hungry.

Age-Old Tradition

For the past 20 years, Madhavan has been following a traditional oil-bath routine. Once a week, he applies black sesame oil all over his body and hair and takes a thorough bath—a practice rooted in Indian wellness traditions.

From food to fitness to skin, Madhavan keeps it simple, rooted, and disciplined—and maybe that’s the real secret behind his ageless appeal.