Maddy, what’s with this newfound affinity for villainous roles?
Yeah, yeah, I know. Maidaan, where I was quite a rogue…
R. Madhavan reflects on embracing his dark side; reveals, “I loved exploring my dark side, Kesari 2 is the last”
Rogue is a mild description. You were red-hot evil, the devil reincarnated in Maidaan.
(Laughs) Okay, I accept that. Then after Maidaan, I played quite an evil character in Test. And now, you’ll see me as the antagonist in Kesari 2.
So, is this a new career in villainy, even though you’re doing so well as a leading man?
No, no, no. This was just a phase—and one that I quite enjoyed.
Like Shah Rukh Khan’s grey trilogy: Darr, Baazigar, and Anjaam?
If you say so. But I’ll tell you one thing if you’ll listen to me…
I’m all ears.
Playing a grey or black character was challenging. I like to think of myself as a good human being in real life. These three films gave me a chance to explore the darker sides of my personality. In real life, I would never dare to do the things that my characters did in Maidaan, Test, and Kesari 2.
How was the experience of working with Karan Johar for the first time?
Oh, just amazing! Karan is one of the most passionate producers I’ve ever worked with. His dedication to getting his films to the screen with as few bumps as possible is exemplary. Kesari 2 has turned out to be a very special film. Working with Karan and Akshay Kumar was a dream.
So, are you done with being bad—for now?
Yes, in my next film I’m back to being my usual sweet self.
Come to think of it, you were quite a rogue in your Hindi debut Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein.
Yeah, a Prem Rogue! (laughs) Jokes aside, most people have shades of both black and white in them. So it is in the movies too. Even my character in my first big television series Banegi Apni Baat was no saint.
This is your 29th year in the acting business. How does that feel?
I never treated it like a business. It’s always been a joyride for me. No matter what the language, I love being in front of the camera. I think I still have a lot more to give.
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