# R Madhavan defends ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Rocketry’, says being Indian isn’t wrong

2026-08-10T09:11:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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R Madhavan has hit back at criticism that his films 'Dhurandhar' and 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' are propaganda. The actor said he does not understand why expressing pride in being Indian is seen as wrong. He told Galatta Plus that his views come from his upbringing, not from any political alignment. Madhavan stressed he has never spoken ill of any party or leader and praised Stalin when he felt it was deserved. He said his portrayal of Nambi Narayanan was faithful to the scientist's life, including his religious beliefs, and that an actor's role should not be confused with personal ideology.

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