“I can't dance like Hrithik Roshan. I don't have the necessary glamour like some of the other actors do. They are able to sell themselves on that aspect. I do roles and films which are very realistic. So, in those films, if you don't get into the skin of it, they won't look convincing.”

Indian actor, screenwriter, film producer and film director

Ranganathan Madhavan is an Indian actor, screenwriter, film producer, and film director, known for his work mainly in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He has appeared in more than 70 films and has received several major Indian film honors. His awards include one National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and five SIIMA Awards. He was also appointed President of FTII, Pune, in September 2023, and received the Padma Shri from the Government of India in 2026 for his work in the arts.