What convinced R. Madhavan to dedicate years to bringing the life of GD Naidu to the big screen?
In this fascinating conversation with writer Sira Sri, the actor and producer reveals why India's forgotten inventor deserves a place alongside the country's greatest visionaries.
Madhavan explains how Naidu's extraordinary innovations, fearless patriotism, and remarkable social reforms inspired him to make a film that goes far beyond a conventional biopic.
He also opens up about the financial risks of producing stories about lesser known heroes and why a powerful script matters more than star power.
The interview takes a personal turn as Madhavan reflects on Rocketry, the emotional impact of portraying Nambi Narayanan, and how cinema can restore dignity to misunderstood historical figures.
He shares surprising details about using GD Naidu's original inventions during filming and the demanding physical transformation required for the role.
The conversation ends with his thoughts on inspiring young innovators, why he is stepping away from biopics, and the epic character he would love to play if at all SS Rajamouli comes up with "Mahabharata".
Watch the full interview:
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