Have you heard? R Madhavan talks about the insecurities of an actor

Insecurities of an actor

Actor R Madhavan recently voiced concern over the absence of residuals (royalty) in the Hindi film industry, stressing that it leaves artistes financially insecure and risk-averse. Speaking on Akshaye Rathi’s podcast, he said, “If I was a Hollywood actor, and I had the number of hits that I’ve had in my life, do you think there would be a second thought before I jumped into a risky project? I would jump into it in an instant.” Citing Rang De Basanti (2006), 3 Idiots (2009), and Tanu Weds Manu (2011), he added these films alone could have “fed generations” if residuals existed. Madhavan also noted that faulty payments are rarely challenged, and called for judicial support to uphold contracts to ensure fair compensation.

Round 2 for ‘Tumbbad’

(L-R) Sohum Shah and Mohammad Samad in ‘Tumbbad’

Actor and filmmaker Sohum Shah took to Instagram on Friday (September 26) to share a picture with Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios, hinting that the work on Tumbbad 2 has begun. He wrote, “With this collaboration, Tumbbad 2 becomes not just a film, but a promise to together push boundaries, celebrate storytelling, and deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience. The journey begins!” Tumbbad (2018) re-released in cinemas last year and raked in approximately R30.44 crore in India, making it one of the most successful re-releases in Hindi cinema history.

New project, new property

Kartik Aaryan

Actor Kartik Aaryan is set to reunite with director Luv Ranjan for a new entertainer, scheduled to begin filming in 2026. The buzz is that the duo, known for Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011) and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018), is working on a script described as an “outright entertainer,” with the project currently in the pre-production phase. That’s not all, reports suggest that Kartik, along with his parents Mala and Manish Tiwari, has purchased an office space in Andheri West for R13 crore. According to Square Yards the 2,095 sq. ft. property includes three parking spaces. The deal was registered earlier this month.