- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
R. Madhavan continues to stride forward as a force of versatility and quiet brilliance, currently shooting abroad for his upcoming film on the legendary GD Naidu. Recently spotted arriving on set riding a bike, looking cool, calm and effortlessly suave, he shared the moment with a line that captured his easy charm: “The best way to come to shoot for a film on GD Naidu sir, what do you think?” A simple sentence, yet one that reflects the spirit and spark of the pioneer he now steps into on screen.
This new role adds yet another remarkable chapter to R. Madhavan’s powerhouse filmography. GD Naidu, one of India’s revolutionary technological redesigners and industrial masterminds, transformed imported machinery into accessible and affordable innovations for the country, a mind decades ahead of his time. Watching R. Madhavan embody this visionary feels like a seamless creative alignment, one innovator portraying another.
With films ranging from romance to espionage, historic innovation to modern drama, R. Madhavan stands tall today as a pan-India powerhouse, shifting across characters and genres with grit, grace and undeniable presence. And with projects like the GD Naidu biopic and Dhurandhar on the horizon, his journey only grows bolder, sharper and more compelling.
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After his recent success alongside Ajay Devgn in De De Pyaar De 2, which continues to receive strong audience appreciation, R. Madhavan now prepares for yet another high-octane film, Dhurandhar, co-starring Ranveer Singh.
In the movie, he steps into the role of Ajit Doval, India’s formidable National Security Advisor. From an industrial genius to one of the country’s most strategic minds, R. Madhavan’s ability to shape-shift through time, temperament and character remains one of his defining strengths.