R Madhavan expresses admiration for Aamir's film choices

Actor

R Madhavan

has opened up about his reluctance to do sequels or join film franchises, citing his personal creative preferences. In a recent interaction, he also praised Aamir Khan for consistently making bold and meaningful choices in cinema, calling his approach both inspiring and rare in today’s industry.
Inspired by 3 Idiots and Aamir Khan's Legacy
In a chat with Mid-Day, Madhavan reflected on the impact of his 2009 film 3 Idiots, sharing that many people have told him how the film changed their lives. Early in his career, he admired the way audiences associated Aamir Khan's films with strong content and said he has always aimed to make similar meaningful choices in his own work.

Why Madhavan Stays Away from Franchises
Madhavan shared his thoughts on franchise films, noting that actors often continue playing the same successful character until it stops working. He explained that he avoids being stereotyped and has only done one sequel, Tanu Weds Manu, because the script truly warranted it. While he acknowledged the ease and appeal of franchises, he said he prefers taking creative risks and would choose a meaningful failure over a compromised success.

Bollywood’s Obsession with Sequels
In recent years, Bollywood has seen a surge in sequels and film franchises. Popular examples include the Tiger series (Ek Tha Tiger,

Tiger Zinda Hai

, Tiger 3), Rohit Shetty's cop universe (Singham, Singham Returns, Simmba, Sooryavanshi, Singham Again), and the Gadar films. Comedy franchises like Housefull (up to part 5), Golmaal, Dhamaal, and Dabangg have also expanded into multiple installments. Other successful sequels include the Dhoom series and Bhool Bhulaiyaa films, reflecting Bollywood's growing trend of capitalizing on hit formulas.

Madhavan’s Latest Role in Kesari Chapter 2
Madhavan was last seen in Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, where he played Neville McKinley, a lawyer representing the British Crown. The film features an intense courtroom battle between his character and Akshay Kumar’s C Sankaran Nair, bringing to life a pivotal moment in India’s colonial history.
The film, also starring Ananya Panday, hit theatres on April 18. Centered around the tragic

Jallianwala Bagh massacre

of April 13, 1919, it revisits one of the darkest moments in India’s colonial past. Madhavan will next be seen in upcoming projects Dhurandhar and Aap Jaisa Koi.