Now Reading: R Madhavan says romance possible at 55, not like Alaipayuthey
-
01
R Madhavan says romance possible at 55, not like Alaipayuthey
R Madhavan, 55, has dismissed the idea that age should end on-screen romance, even as he accepts he will never again play a young lead like in Alaipayuthey. In an interview, he…
The Story in Brief
R Madhavan, 55, has dismissed the idea that age should end on-screen romance, even as he accepts he will never again play a young lead like in Alaipayuthey. In an interview, he said he is open to mature romantic roles and looked forward to filming a romance scene in his latest release GDN, a biographical drama about inventor GD Naidu directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar. The actor also revealed he has mostly refused to allow scenes of a woman being slapped in his films, making one exception early in his career. GDN releases in theatres on August 7.
The Indian Opinion
The usual chatter around Indian cinema sidelines actors past 40 as though romance belongs only to youth. Madhavan’s stance quietly resets that, pointing out that mature relationships have as much screen potential, and he is right. At the same time, it would be lazy to read this as a criticism of younger heroes or a demand for change. The real test will be whether GDN’s romantic thread feels organic or merely inserted to satisfy a star. A love scene at 55 is easy to promise; a convincing one is the challenge.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
