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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nR Madhavan has weighed in on the growing criticism from movie audiences, arguing that viewers have every right to voice their disappointment when a theatrical release fails to meet their expectations. At a time when sections of the film industry have pushed back against what they consider increasingly harsh audience reactions, Madhavan has taken a different stance, calling the common moviegoer his \u201cmaster\u201d.Madhavan was asked about whether audiences have become \u2018brutal\u2019 towards films. The actor pointed out that viewers have always had opinions, but social media has now given them a much louder platform to express them.He also described a familiar family outing to the cinema, where one member may insist on watching a particular star\u2019s film, only for the family to end up disappointed if the movie fails to deliver.Madhavan also spoke about how audiences today are surrounded by distractions even inside theatres. He said in an interview with M9, \u201cDespite all this distraction, just when you\u2019re getting used to the film, if the film is irritating you, if the actor is pompous and the director has not done his job, or it\u2019s just a great combination and an on-table profit, they are irritated. Earlier, I used to wait a week for reviews. Now, even before the film is released, they are so angry. They have passed judgment on the teaser or trailer. They are absolutely correct.\u201dFor Madhavan, the audience\u2019s ability to spend money on a film gives them a unique position of power. He explained that unlike many other professions, actors and filmmakers face public judgment that can extend beyond their professional lives and affect their families.\u201cHis achievement in life is only that he can afford to buy a ticket to your movie. And therefore, he becomes your master. So, you have to salute what he says. This kind of discrimination doesn\u2019t happen to a scientist, an industrialist, or anybody, because their circle of life is very small. If they get brickbats, it\u2019s in private. Here, the family also bears the price of your stupidity. If my film doesn\u2019t do well, my family will feel embarrassed to go around.\u201dMadhavan has had a packed run of projects across languages in recent years. In 2025, he appeared in Hindi films including \u2018Hisaab Barabar\u2019, \u2018Kesari Chapter 2\u2019, \u2018Aap Jaisa Koi\u2019, \u2018De De Pyaar De 2\u2019 and \u2018Dhurandhar\u2019, besides starring in the Tamil Netflix film \u2018Test\u2019.He returned as part of the cast of \u2018Dhurandhar: The Revenge\u2019 this year, while his latest release is \u2018GDN\u2019, a biographical film based on industrialist and inventor GD Naidu. Madhavan has also co-written and produced the project.<\/div>\n