R Madhavan says Indian men are now seen as entrepreneurs, not flirts

Highlights:

Madhavan says the perception of Indian men abroad has changed from being seen as flirts to being viewed as entrepreneurs.

He shared his thoughts on BookMyShow’s Unscripted series.

Madhavan believes Indian cinema has not yet captured the confident, modern Indian man seen globally.

He criticized the “filmyness” of the industry for limiting authentic storytelling. - Advertisement -

Madhavan expressed interest in collaborating with younger filmmakers who bring fresh perspectives.

His upcoming films include De De Pyaar De 2 (releasing November 14, 2025) and Dhurandhar (releasing December 5, 2025).

Actor R Madhavan has shared his thoughts on how the perception of Indian men abroad has evolved, noting that the image of the “modern Indian man” has changed over the years.