Madhavan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Air France | Film Companion

At Cannes Film Festival 2022, for the premiere of his film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, Madhavan speaks to Anupama Chopra about what drew him to this biopic on the life of Nambi Narayanan, a former Indian Space Research Organization scientist, why he agreed to direct the film and addresses the accolades his son Vedaant has been receiving.
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Edited by: Newel Mathew Sailesh
Lead Producer: Tanvi Ajinkya
Creative Producer: Akshita Wadhwana
DOP: Aashray Rao
Sound Recordist: Kopal Joshy
Hair & Makeup: Sakshi Chandwaney
Offline Producer: Sneha Menon Desai
Offline Asst. Producer: Ayush Gupta
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[@nishit219]

The thing about Maddy is there is not a single person who doesn't love him. He is not R.Madhavan, he is OUR Madhavan ❤️

[@rajirvin1]

He said the same during a award function I remember, where SRK & Saif made fun of his name from stage

[@VVS167]

Roger that🌹

[@Torres4671]

@@rajirvin1 Filmfare awards

[@kalakshepam7162]

Yes

[@3Kamalika]

Great interview lineups Anupama! Loving it..Both the Kamal Hasan and this one are insightful and fun to watch❤️

[@harishsharma1575]

I am happy to see Maddy my fav actor and also to see Airfrance Endorsements...

[@peacock8633]

What a lovely interview! A real interaction about something. This is the difference between real actors and face value ones. So many other interviews in Cannes have been just one-sided. Anupama would ask 1 question and the answer never ends :D. This is what, that, needs to be represented. Others are just blank.

[@rayarony2958]

True 😅

[@aryanvenkatesh7094]

Both kamal hassan's interview and this is the best

[@aryanvenkatesh7094]

Wohoo it happened thanks fc

[@undercoveragent1182]

True bro… i only waited for the two of them

[@anju04aa]

Maddy ❤️ He’s a no nonsense intellectual chap…👏🏽 He just took this film to another level by making it in English too….not only Pan Indian but pan globe….🙏

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

South Actors in general speak with a lot of substance.

[@supriyadesai5474]

Madhavan is such a pure open soul … just listen to the part where he talks about his son 😇

[@twofriendsonboard]

Love madhavan. Since RHTDM, this man is such a gem. ❤️

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

So many True Hero's like him are left Unrecognised ..it's Sad 😕😕😕...These Scientists are True Heros of our nation ...Big applaud to R.Madhavan for writing, Directing and producing this movie 🔥🔥

[@KinshukJoshi]

I always found Sushant Singh Rajput as younger version of Our Madhvan, if he had been alive, a chemistry would have been created for sure.. And looking at life of Madhavan, where all actor kids are joining film industry... His kid represents India in swimming competitions and beats the best in their own game. 🇮🇳 This gives you, an understanding how grounded he is as a person. Another version of Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, for sure.

[@slayyers..4ever..440]

He was doing film with him chanda mama dur k but sushant left us early

[@DillonPink]

one of the finest actors in the country. so humble and down to earth.

[@srikkanthkrishnamoorthy8643]

This is the best interview in terms of who Madhavan is and what he is capable of ... Just being himself ... All the best for Rocketery Madhavan sir. ❤️🔥👏🤝🤞🤞

[@HAP27]

A question to Anupama: How does it feel interviewing an actor who's miles ahead of the 'actors' you dote on?

[@antopk5464]

Who is that actor

[@anju04aa]

@Hari 🤭🙌

[@radhikakumar2331]

Fantastic question to be asked to that female!!

[@747krishna]

The spirit of the movie is good 🙂.... As someone who knows all the 3 languages and a space enthusiast.... it will definitely be a treat 😊....

[@Just1HotPringles]

THE ONE interview that's kept me hooked on my screen with FULL focus has got to be THIS! R Madhavan is always so genuine and authentic with his words and presence. The conversation was so free flowing that it felt like we were sitting along with them on the yacht during the interview.

[@FlyRideTravel]

Every time I watch Madhavan off screen and as casual as this I can't help but love him even more! What a practical, down to earth and pragmatic man he is! Thanks for this cool interview, FC and Anupama!

[@santoshsingh7558]

Madhwan always underrated in bollywood. But common audience always appreciated his work.

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

I'm loving these bits from Cannes. Thanks Anupama.

[@pushrajpoot5549]

She has no idea abt this film and making of it he is correcting her with her half known rumors

[@4vjresideshere]

How she is supposed to know?!

[@varalakshmitalur5864]

@@4vjresideshere film critic..

[@charulathan1568]

Of all the Cannes Interviews from @Film Companion, this is THE BEST!!!.. His sincerity is heart felt.. onwards and upwards Maddy

[@raghuveerbs3906]

What an interview, I'm impressed For a change it wasn't a routine interview but a very very matured interactions Thanks Anupama Chopra ji

[@lakshmijayaraman7666]

Maddy!!!!! Charming person. Inspired from his smile to action hero in run and wonderful human. Now an amazing director with unique direction. Man of Respect. Never expected from such a lover boy of alaipayuthe.. standing ovation for his creativity.. deserve Sir.

[@shalinikr280]

I've read Nambi Narayanan's Malayalam autobiography, it's an heartbreaking story. Hope the movie does justice to him

[@HsenagNarawseramap]

Maddy, for your sake I am having to put up with Anupama’s insufferable cackle.

[@reeshfathima7432]

😂😂😂

[@supriyadesai5474]

+1

[@undercoveragent1182]

He is so smart and talented…. I just love the way he speaks… i was only looking forward for his interview and kamal hassan

[@rohanserrao137]

The way he talks is literally like an engineer doing direction, he's actually the engineer not the director of the film 😁

[@devarora3833]

So great to see him in the INDIA pavilion....Great personality!!

[@chandrakumari5979]

Interesting interview.. positive vibes from Anupama & Maddy. People with great stuff.. their positivity spreads to many who watched the interview.

[@sheulybhowmik4924]

What an amazing interview. Whole-time I was smiling and feeling the nerve, this is so pure form of an interview - great questions, terrific answers :)

[@yogeshrajguru9892]

Maddy madly in love with you man

[@saisree2802]

Not at all a fan of bollywood, but here only for Maddy😃. What a man he is.

[@rajeshramaswamy6497]

this is one of the most honest and candid interviews ive seen. all good wishes for the movie

[@arvindjaissy1955]

Reminds me of Siddharth Shukla

[@brijesh7]

Another bigot from Bollywood

[@aditigoel3822]

Maddy speak straight from his heart...love him more post Rocketry

[@divyasomasetty4765]

Such a humble guy! All the hard work will pay off 💪

[@dhanamjayas]

Because of kidnapping of my daughter by Nambinarayan I am not able to conduct my daughter's marriage who is 29 years old.

[@josephdias7382]

Everything ws excellent abt the interview, including Anupama's spontaneous burst of hearty laughter, except Maddy getting "Cannes" pronunciation wrong.

[@bhamini76]

Absolutely love him ; not just his looks but as an actor and person

[@aktharbanu]

That Simplicity, That cuteness, that iq and the language style..Maddy love forever 💕💕

[@deepajacob3219]

Waiting to see this movie Rocketry....

[@cyberfan1]

What an honest and candid interview. Shout out to Maddy -- one of my fav actors. Be it Three Idiots or Kannathil Muthamittal or Dum Dum Dum...

[@glopurplez]

always been in awe of him and his vocabulary

[@theacechip]

Education and multi-cultural exposure helps. He doesnt have glamour-biz background. Therefore, no starry airs.

[@saisree2802]

Ahh same

[@subhasfitnessfitandfab3671]

Why does she laugh like this in all the interviews. It's so annoying

[@C02754]

When Rocketry is getting released? Waiting since trailer

[@nileshmehta9733]

Madhavan big fan from Coimbatore Childhood fan♥️💙💙💙

[@THAMBAPANI]

Madhavan, thank you for your Service!

[@atul444]

Wish you guys had found a quieter venue for the interview.

[@lillymanta7642]

I am so happy for Madhavan such a blessing he had life changing experience and to show the whole world the innocence of Nambi sir

[@mirzabaig2004]

Love this interview. Two people who have genuine love and respect for each other.

[@basavarajs.2149]

SUCH AN UNASSUMING AND HONEST GUY 'OUR' MADHAVAN IS!!! Watched this interview after Kamalhaasan interview yesterday. Mr. Kamalhaasan is a better actor and a legend but in my two cents worth opinion, you are better off-camera Mr. Madhavan. All the best for Rocketry! Will definitely watch this only for you and your conviction which is tangible.

[@ksvramanan]

Great Maddy . congratulations

[@vijaythapliyal21]

she is getting desperate to rebuilt her image

[@poojamitra3990]

This I am sure would have been a very spiritually elevating experience for Maddy.

[@amitshah9675]

This is how a real actor talks, now compare this with the interview with some certain ex miss world

[@Tanishqbruhhh.08]

I think we need to stop criticizing other people cuz there's always some sort of a struggle of course we don't what struggle they're facing in their world. We're supposed to praise those actors also it's not their fault if they're too pretty & if they're born as a star kid .

[@TheProtagonist555]

Who are you talking about?

[@Tanishqbruhhh.08]

@@TheProtagonist555 he's talking about aishwarya rai, anupama recently did an interview with her .

[@TheProtagonist555]

@@Tanishqbruhhh.08 Oh.. Was she rude in that interview? I always beleive she's a well-spoken women

[@Tanishqbruhhh.08]

@@TheProtagonist555 ohh no mann she was very soft and well spoken in that interview.

[@sheelasugumaran]

Maddy is one of my fav actor... looking forward for his new movie. My best wishes to you 💕🙏

[@aryanvenkatesh7094]

How did u choose our jagan sir the one who comes in tv

[@swatijus4u]

I've been waiting for this movie for a year now.ek saal pehle aya tha trailer yaar ..common ..when is it releasing??

[@josephdias7382]

Indepth & analytical interviewing too is akin to rocket science & an esoteric art & Anupama Chopra is the perfect example of such a persona. Kudos fr the candidness coming forth spontaneously in ur interviews.

[@dhiya-tl7gk]

Chocolate Boy of Kollywood 😍🔥Our Madhavan 😎

[@deeptisp123]

Maddy....Cant wait for your directorial venture...

[@antonymartin4806]

Maddy is love ❤️

[@Seemstobereal]

Interesting interview..didn’t know about the story

[@SuvarthaBayyarapu]

I love 💕 Maddy sir I love you Maddy sir 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@mohitparashar7588]

Madhavan is ❤️

[@timone1423]

Its good that atleast good and real actors like madhavan and kamal are at cannes to save the face of Indian movies which is currently being ruined by talentless bollywood actresses and actors who are there jus to show off their hideous costumes!

[@pallavilakkoju9409]

She has no substance

[@latha2309]

Anupama Chopra poor

[@sreedevim3896]

Loving this series ❤️

[@spacebar9476]

Its just annoying the way she laughs in that high pitched whine.

[@atuldeshwal9830]

god bless u madhvan

[@sonalipathak6724]

Love him!! All the best 👍

[@ShauryaNSingh-qp6lx]

❤️

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

So many True Hero's like him are left Unrecognised ..it's Sad 😕😕😕...These Scientists are True Heros of our nation ...Big applaud to R.Madhavan for writing, Directing and producing this movie 🔥🔥

[@sandeshk.c.7313]

the fact that he's stressed so much is very motivating to see.

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

So many True Hero's like him are left Unrecognised ..it's Sad 😕😕😕...These Scientists are True Heros of our nation ...Big applaud to R.Madhavan for writing, Directing and producing this movie 🔥🔥

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

Bollywood celebrities should learn from South superstars

[@slayyers..4ever..440]

Love u maddy n hte u anupama

[@theliberalvoice7923]

Very overwhelming and sort of intense conversation about rocketery...its now on my must watch list...

[@vishalincanberra]

What a down to earth & lovely person is Madhavan. Cannot wait to see his fim. Anupama, you bring out the in your guests and I love love watching your interviews. Thank you

[@bhavdeepnama]

From this interview where Anupama got the best love and feedback to her moview review where she is vilified for her views on the film.... Anupama 19:30 - dekho ji, idhar tak aa gaye ho, you will go further ahead.

[@dot4207]

Maddy is love ❤️

[@malikveeresh6751]

What would you describe that sound supposed to be laughter from the person going louder than the music in the background?

[@abhifoodie]

Ma’am “aukhli main sar de diya to musalo se kya darna”…..love your work though

[@adityapatnaik2879]

Please make this film a superhit everyone 🙏🙏

[@aryanvenkatesh7094]

Actually iam curious to know that how many years did it take to complete this movie because he's short it in tamil with suriya and all the other scenes as well and then he's did the same in hindi and english with sharukhan and i dont know whether he has done the same with some telugu kannada and malayalam actor so after this comes the dubbing part of it and all the pre production post production works and that too for this film i don't know how it was but man really salute to maddy and his team for giving us such a great film My request is just if someone from fc reads this comment please reply🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@npd9758]

I read about this movie being made for the first time around 2010-11. At that time it was announced that it would star Mohanlal as Nambi Narayan.

[@aryanvenkatesh7094]

@@npd9758 oh it would have been different and i think mohan lal would've also suited perfectly in the role of nambi narayanan

[@arshbehal6312]

One of the greatest, most talented, most humble India has ever produced.

[@NarayananV28]

Wonderful interview... He is right, she was very positive.

[@shailendra473]

nobody told us that it's a bought screening

[@venkatp4768]

She interviews well and then says every movie is crap later.

[@vvskgn]

Such an honest interview! Madhavan is phenomenal and so is your interviewing skills Anupama ji! I read Mr.Nambi Narayanan's book can't wait to watch the movie on screen.

[@profchitra3084]

Flawless English ..😃😀😄😘

[@memitu4764]

That surupnakha laugh

[@coolbuddy8155]

crazy waiting for movie,,,

[@FromPlanetZX]

Just for a love of Madavan, came to this traitor's channel. She had to watch the trailer of this movie for this interview. 😂

[@NETKINGSHUBHO]

most awaited film of 2022

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I had a nice time watching this interview :)

[@ka0166]

I can't stand Anupama

[@onlyforarjun]

Genius Madhavan ❤