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GDN Twitter Review: 9 Tweets to read before watching R Madhavan play pioneer G D Naidu on the big screen

GDN Twitter Review: 9 Tweets to read before watching R Madhavan play pioneer G D Naidu on the big screen

R Madhavan’s much-awaited biographical drama GDN has finally arrived in theaters, and fan reactions suggest that the film has struck a chord with audiences. After its release on August 7, several social media users shared their reviews, praising Madhavan’s compelling portrayal of pioneer Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu. From his transformation into the legendary figure to the film’s engaging storytelling, the actor’s performance has emerged as one of the biggest highlights among early viewers. Fan’s flood Twitter with reviews of GDN A Twitter user called the film ‘excellent’ and wrote, “An Excellent Bio-pic of a great inventor whom, India 🇮🇳 seems to have forgotten – #GDNaidu Apart from his inventions, the movie chronicles his fight against British and Indian tax authorities.. Very engaging from start to finish.. @ActorMadhavan lives the title role.. He has shown perfect variations from 25 years to 75 years.. @officialdushara complements him well.” Another user wrote, “GDN is pure, proud and powerful Indian Cinema at its peak! Thanks, Maddy, for chosing stories that give forgotten Indians the place they deserve in our collective …

Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in Dhurandhar cost ₹10 crore extra, reveals R Madhavan

Aditya Dhar’s ‘peak detailing’ in Dhurandhar cost ₹10 crore extra, reveals R Madhavan

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge created a stir at the box office, but one of the biggest talking points around the films was their “peak detailing”. The phrase soon became a meme across social media, with audiences celebrating the filmmaker’s meticulous attention to detail. In a recent interview with Glute.com, R Madhavan, who played a pivotal role in the films, revealed that Aditya spent an additional ₹10 crore on the detailing. R Madhavan reveals secret behind Aditya Dhar’s peak detailing. R Madhavan reveals how much Aditya Dhar spent on peak detailing Madhavan said, “Can you imagine a project that is so lengthy, like eight hours, in which you have to invest time to add details you have in your mind, but which might be missed? Now, if somebody was told before the film that they spent ₹10 crore extra only towards this peak detailing, they’d say, ‘You’re mad. Who sees all that? Nobody sees. It won’t be seen.’ I would have said it.” The actor added that the success of Dhurandhar “shook …

R Madhavan reacts to Dhurandhar actors being labelled Sanghis

R Madhavan reacts to Dhurandhar actors being labelled Sanghis

This year has been amazing for R Madhavan, with multiple achievements. He won praise for his role as Ajit Doval in Dhurandhar and even received the Padma Award. While Dhurandhar was praised, a section of the audience also called it a propaganda film. R Madhavan has responded to the criticism surrounding Dhurandhar, after a section of viewers labelled the film as propaganda and accused its cast of promoting a political narrative. R Madhavan on Dhurandhar being called propaganda In an interview with Galatta Plus, Madhavan was asked how many people viewed Dhurandhar as a “propaganda” film and how actors in such movies often end up being labelled as “Sanghis” for being pro-Indian government. Reacting to it, he said, “My point is that everybody is a product of their conditioning. Right from the time I was a child, I was taught that my country is most important and what we do for our country is important.” Madhavan added that he has never spoken negatively about any political party, politician, or political leader on his social media …

R Madhavan reacts to ‘sanghi’ tag by trolls, Dhurandhar being labelled propaganda: ‘Question their intent’

R Madhavan reacts to ‘sanghi’ tag by trolls, Dhurandhar being labelled propaganda: ‘Question their intent’

Actor R Madhavan recently starred in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films and will soon star in the biopic on Indian innovator Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu. While promoting the film, he spoke about being labelled a ‘sanghi’ for his posts and criticisms surrounding his recent films, Dhurandhar and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The actor stated that he has been ‘conditioned’ to love the country since childhood, and he isn’t pro any political party. R Madhavan says it ‘cannot be a crime’ to enhance everything good in the country. Madhavan responds to being labelled ‘sanghi’ On Galatta Plus, Madhavan was asked by the host how he deals with being called a ‘sanghi’ over his social media posts. He stated that it’s easy to tell who’s genuine and who’s a paid bot. He also added that everyone is a ‘product of their conditioning’ and he has been ‘conditioned since childhood’ to believe in his country. “I have never shared anything against any party or its leaders. If someone has done something good, I have amplified that. When a person has …

12 Top South Films to Watch in Theaters for August 2026: Yash starrer Toxic to Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons

12 Top South Films to Watch in Theaters for August 2026: Yash starrer Toxic to Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons

As another month begins, a major lineup of South Indian films is set to hit the big screens. Here is a list of movies to watch in theaters this August 2026. Top 12 South Indian Movies to Watch in Theaters for August 2026 1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth Director: Geetu Mohandas Genre: Action Thriller Language: Kannada-English Release Date: August 26, 2026 Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups follows Raya, a ruthless man who rises to build a powerful empire in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s under Portuguese colonial rule. Navigating a violent underworld driven by fear and ambition, Raya’s relentless pursuit of power comes at a high personal cost, eventually bringing him into conflict with his son, Rumi aka Ticket. 2. DC Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Director: Arun Matheswaran Genre: Romantic Action Language: Tamil Release Date: August 7, 2026 DC follows Devadas, an outlaw on the run after being wrongly linked to the death of an officer and …

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

South Indian cinema has an exciting lineup of films arriving in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the latest releases coming to the big screens. 14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week 1. Korean Kanakaraju Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Director: Merlapaka Gandhi Genre: Horror Comedy Language: Telugu Release Date: August 7, 2026 Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju, a hot-headed youth from Penukonda in the Rayalaseema region, whose life changes after he is possessed by the spirit trapped inside a mysterious Korean dragon-shaped vase. Whenever someone says the word “Korea,” his powerful alter ego awakens, transforming him into a fluent Korean-speaking, katana-wielding warrior with extraordinary abilities. Along with his best friend Satya and a Korean translator, Kanakaraju is drawn into a chaotic cross-cultural adventure involving Indian and Korean outlaws across India and South Korea. 2. Vivaah Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Abhishek Sreekumar, Dhruvan, Nayana Elza, Aneesh Gopal, Sruthy Jayan Director: Blesson Elssa Genre: Family Drama Language: Malayalam Release Date: August 7, 2026 Vivaah explores the …

‘Fall from grace is huge’: Madhavan explains why he aspires to be like Amitabh Bachchan | Bollywood News

‘Fall from grace is huge’: Madhavan explains why he aspires to be like Amitabh Bachchan | Bollywood News

3 min readHyderabadJul 26, 2026 12:33 PM IST An old interview of R Madhavan has resurfaced online, in which the actor named Amitabh Bachchan as the one person in the film industry who inspires him the most, saying the veteran actor’s ability to remain as relevant today as he was when he began his career is the quality he aspires to emulate. “With no disrespect to anybody, but there is one gentleman that I can’t imagine being like and I want to be like, because he’s as relevant today as he was when he started off his career,” Madhavan said in the conversation with Film Companion, adding, “I think that’s the biggest blessing you can ask for in this industry, because the fall from grace is the biggest question you would have to handle.” Madhavan, who has spoken publicly about his fear of becoming irrelevant and once took a four-year break from the industry to rediscover his hunger, said Amitabh Bachchan represents everything he hopes to become professionally. “The ability with which he has managed …

After getting trolled by FTII students, R Madhavan shows support for CJP-led protest

After getting trolled by FTII students, R Madhavan shows support for CJP-led protest

A day after actor and Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) chairman R Madhavan was mocked by students of the institute for his silence on the NEET paper leak and the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests in Delhi, the actor has broken his silence on the issue and expressed solidarity with the students. R Madhavan supports student protest. (Instagram/ R Madhavan) ‘Let the consequences be firm’ Madhavan took to his Instagram Stories to express his support for the students. He wrote, “As someone who has always believed in the limitless potential of India’s youth, I share the concern and disappointment felt by so many students and parents today. An education system must inspire confidence, fairness, and opportunity. Incidents such as examination paper leaks undermine that trust and can deeply affect the hopes, hard work, and dreams of countless young people and their families, especially in a country like India, where education plays such a defining role in shaping lives.” He added, “I urge the government to ensure that every individual found responsible is …

R Madhavan backs student protests: ‘Every student deserves a system that is fair’ | Bollywood News

R Madhavan backs student protests: ‘Every student deserves a system that is fair’ | Bollywood News

As the student protests demanding education reforms continue to gather momentum and spark a nationwide conversation, more voices from the film industry are coming forward in solidarity with the demonstrators. After Salman Khan expressed his support on Wednesday evening, actor R Madhavan has now shared his concerns over the issue that has brought thousands of students onto the streets. ‘Share the disappointment felt by so many students’ Taking to Instagram on Thursday morning, Madhavan wrote, “Education has the power to shape the future of our nation, and every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit. As someone who has always believed in the limitless potential of India’s youth, I share the concern and disappointment felt by so many students and parents today. An education system must inspire confidence, fairness, and opportunity. Incidents such as examination paper leaks undermine that trust and can deeply affect the hopes, hard work, and dreams of countless young people and their families, especially in a country like India, where education plays such a defining role …

Have you heard? FTII students slam R Madhavan over silence amid ongoing protests

Have you heard? FTII students slam R Madhavan over silence amid ongoing protests

Facing backlash R Madhavan and Katrina Kaif continue to face criticism online over their silence. While students at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) have called out Madhavan, president of FTII, a long-running Katrina Kaif fan page has shut down, saying it no longer wishes to support the actor over her silence on the protests. United with students Gurfateh Pirzada and Pratibha Ranta Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link