R Madhavan Supports Audience Frustrated With Films Even Before Their Release Says They Are Correct

Of late, there has been a lot of chatter around the audience being unforgiving when it comes to films, especially ones that release theatrically. In the midst of a film industry that has taken a defensive stance, R Madhavan spoke out in support of irritated cinema goers. Explaining why they have the right to criticise the films even before they hit screens, the actor called the common man his master.

Madhavan was asked for his opinion on the audience being ‘brutal’ on M9. He stated that the audience has only now found a voice, whereas that wasn’t the case before. He pointed out the circumstances in which most families go to watch films: the wife and child want to watch something else, but the husband insists on watching a particular star’s film, only to find it not up to the mark.

Calling it ‘stupidity’ that the audience today wants to eat pani puri in theatres, he added, “Despite all this distraction, just when you’re getting used to the film, if the film is irritating you, if the actor is pompous and the director has not done his job, or it’s just a great combination and an on-table profit, they are irritated. Earlier, I used to wait a week for reviews. Now, even before the film is released, they are so angry. They have passed judgment on the teaser or trailer. They are absolutely correct.”

Explaining why he believes in acting and sports, it’s the common man who decides the fate, Madhavan stated, “His achievement in life is only that he can afford to buy a ticket to your movie. And therefore, he becomes your master. So, you have to salute what he says. This kind of discrimination doesn’t happen to a scientist, an industrialist, or anybody, because their circle of life is very small. If they get brickbats, it’s in private. Here, the family also bears the price of your stupidity. If my film doesn’t do well, my family will feel embarrassed to go around.”

Madhavan starred in numerous films in 2025, including Hisaab Barabar, Kesari Chapter 2, Aap Jaisa Koi, De De Pyaar De 2, and Dhurandhar in Hindi, as well as Netflix’s Test in Tamil. This year, he starred in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. His most recent release is GDN, a biopic on GD Naidu, which he also co-wrote and produced. He has Adhirshtasaali and Circle lined up. He will also host Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai 2.0 on Zee5.

Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More