‘Should have put my foot down’: Actor R Madhavan on the Tamil film he regrets doing. How he bounced back with 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu
Actor R Madhavan recently shared his regret over his involvement in the film Vaazhthugal from 2007. He acknowledged that he did not pay enough attention to the film's process, which contributed to its failure. Despite being directed by a notable filmmaker, his assumptions about the project were incorrect.
Following the film's flop, Madhavan quickly rebounded with successful projects including Mumbai Meri Jaan and 3 Idiots.
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- Maharashtra
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- trisha dey and et entertainment desk
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- Sunday, 18 October 2026, 12:27 pm IST
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