5 Times Madhavan Proved He Could Also Be A Bollywood Superstar

Despite being blessed with a country where cinema industries are exclusively functioning on different languages and regions, not many in our country have been able to emerge as stars across different industries. While South Indian stars have often restricted themselves to their very own regime, some amongst them have tried experimenting. Some failed, some struggled, some didn’t give up and some came over all the odds. With a talent that speaks ahead of his presence, one such name is R. Madhavan aka Maddy.

Born in the city of Jamshedpur, while he chose the Tamil film industry to sail him past through his filmy ambitions, Madhavan is one of those few names who could also pull the cart of Hindi movies solely on his name.

Yes, his strong suit of being absolutely comfortable with Hindi gave him an extra advantage, but he also has a creditable Tamil film record to his supreme defense. From so much as hosting a whole mainstream Hindi show to playing a rural Indian cook in a Bollywood product, Madhavan right from his impactful Bollywood debut has given enough signs of giving a run for the money to the biggest of stars.

Here’s 5 times when he proved he could be a Bollywood superstar:

Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein

Not many in the industry can boast of taking off with a film that stays as a favorite for millions over the years. At a time when the industry was struggling to earn hits, he along with Diya Mirza came up with the so likable rom-com/drama that put them straight into the hearts of the entire youth. The film even today is watched every time it airs on TV. RHTDM set him up to a journey that could have well been a successful one but even then he then he chose to share his priorities with the industry that bought him that far.

Guru

He has always been a Mani Ratnam favorite is a given fact, but his absorbing screen presence that steals away the show even from the biggest of stars involved was what that made him so special in Guru. Largely talking through the journey of its lead pair Abhishek-Aishwarya along with Mithun Da, Madhavan despite with a short and brief role went largely noticed. As a young dedicated journalist who accepts the challenge of taking on Gurukant Desai asserted his range as an actor. He was simply marvelous!

3 Idiots

While you don’t need words to detail the magnanimity of this most successful film of 21^st century, R. Madhavan as one of the 3 Idiots, left no one unimpressed by his lovely performance. As playing the narrator of the film, Farhan Qureshi became an impeccable feather in the hat of this blockbuster and did about everything right there. He brought out that much needed innocence and humor to the role that Raju Hirani expected him to draw from the very onset. While everybody else is proud of 3 Idiots as a worthy addition to Indian cinema, we are proud of Madhavan for giving life to the character of Farhan Qureshi with so much charm.

Tanu Weds Manu/Tanu Weds Manu Returns

The Tanu Weds Manu franchise despite largely being a Kangana Ranaut show has come this far with an equal contribution of Maddy. The film that heavily implies the lifestyle and culture of North Indians was given enough strength to the character of Manu Sharma by the actor. The quiet, expressive and curbed Manu Sharma was so endearing, thereby complimenting Kangana at every step. He repeated the same magic in the sequel and let people know of his potential.

Rang De Basanti

While there’s been enough argument over his involvement in a film that had virtually nothing to do with him, it should very clearly be written that Madhavan was a great asset to Rang De Basanti. Playing Flight Lieutenant Ajay Rathore, who gives up his life while experiencing a malfunction mid-air, he didn’t go without making everybody notice and later empathize for his pleasant screen presence. After having worked in several Hindi movies over the last 15 years, Rang De Basanti easily ranks amongst the best he’s done!

R. Madhavan’s Bollywood potential is much bigger than what we’ve seen of him ever since he’s debut. While he keeps challenging himself with different roles in Tamil cinema, we think it’s time he starts devoting more time for his fans that like him be a part of the Hindi film industry.

Someone who could do a Ramji Londonwaley with utmost conviction to transforming himself to become a rude boxing coach in Saala Khadoos, R. Madhavan can also write and will hopefully someday direct.

We haven’t forgotten the Maddy he gave us in RHTDM and we probably never will. You’re more than what you’ve contributed to the Hindi film industry and we need more of you. Are you listening Madhav Shastri?