“When we make a film like 'TWM Returns,' it is important that we don't think of bettering anything. It's like a baby being born: all you can hope for is the best. But you can't decide how the baby is going to look. Similarly with the movie - you can't think of making it better; you only can think of making the best film possible.”

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.