R. Madhavan Quotes

Finding one good script is a huge challenge. So I do a film whose script comes and grabs me. Once I finish that, I look forward to the next movie.

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• Finding one good script is a huge challenge. So I do a film whose script comes and grabs me. Once I finish that, I look forward to the next movie.

  

  R. Madhavan
  • Movie
  • Challenge
  • Script