Madhavan’s Stunning Look for the Film


R. madhavan is receiving major attention for his upcoming spy-action thriller “Dhurandhar.”


His look in the film is so drastically transformed that many viewers found him nearly unrecognizable in the trailer.


The character he plays—intelligence officer ajay Sanyal—has a visual resemblance to NSA Ajit Doval, prompting widespread curiosity.



Four Hours of Preparation for Each Look


During the trailer launch event, madhavan explained the extensive work behind his physical transformation.


He revealed that it took around four hours of makeup and preparation every time to achieve the desired look.


Despite long sessions, the team initially felt the resemblance wasn’t fully landing.


Director Aditya Dhar then gave an unusual suggestion: “Thin your lips.”


Madhavan adopted a technique of holding his lips inward throughout the shoot, helping sharpen the resemblance significantly.


He described the effect as “beyond explanation” and praised the team’s expertise.



Behind-the-Scenes: First Meeting With Aditya Dhar


Madhavan recalled meeting director Aditya Dhar for the first time while shooting another project.


The narration impressed him instantly, making him feel that Dhar’s vision was unique and powerful.


He expressed admiration, saying the film felt like it had the potential to be historic.



Arjun Rampal’s Reaction: ‘Couldn’t Recognize Him’


Co-star arjun rampal shared a humorous incident from the bangkok shoot.


On a rainy day, Rampal saw madhavan acting on set but didn’t realize it was him.


He thought he was watching “some amazing actor,” only to later discover it was madhavan himself.


Rampal praised his co-star’s dedication and transformation.


Madhavan’s Busy 2025


“Dhurandhar” marks Madhavan’s sixth film of 2025, following titles like Hisab Barabar, Test, kesari Chapter 2, Aap Jaisa Koi, and de de pyaar de 2.


With “De De Pyaar De 2” still in theaters, Madhavan’s momentum continues as “Dhurandhar” releases on december 5th.


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