IFFI 2024: R Madhavan Reveals He Was Shattered When RHTDM Initially Flopped

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NOVEMBER 27,2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has been taking the internet by storm as it showcased some incredible movies and talent that promises to take Indian cinema to the next level. Many actors including R. Madhavan, attended the film festival happening in Goa.

R. Madhavan, who reached the 55th edition of the infamous film festival, was there for the premier of his film 'Hisaab Barabar.' The actor got candid in one of the media interactions where he spoke about one of his iconic films, Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein.

For the uninitiated, the 2001 release also starred Dia Mirza and Saif Ali Khan in leading roles. it was re-released in cinemas in August this year to mark its 25th anniversary.

R Madhavan on RHTDM then vs. now

Recalling his reaction to when the film was initially declared a box-office disappointment, the Shaitaan actor shared how he was left 'heartbroken' when the film initially flopped but was happy it eventually became a cult classic. He also expressed his excitement about how RHTDM completed 25 years of its release and has managed to collect more than it did during its initial run.

"When it first released, it didn't do well it was a flop. So I remember being heartbroken. I had gone to all the temples and made sure I had left no stone unturned to make the film the way it was supposed to, but it was heartbreaking," Madhavan recalled.

He further added, "Little did I realize that fortune and fate had a big story for me. It was rereleased after 25 years and made more money than it did originally. It's wonderful to be recognized for doing a film 25 years later."

Rehnaa Hai Tere Dil Mein, a romantic drama released in 2001, was directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. It was a Hindi remake of his own Tamil film, 'Minnale' released in the same year.

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The Rang De Basanti actor also shared an interesting observation about his movies, revealing that whenever he performed "romance on the train," those films would perform exceptionally well.

"Whenever I have done romance on the train, the films have done really well. Alai Payuthey, which was my first film with Mani Ratnam, the original of Saathiya, and from there to Tanu Weds Manumdashwherever we had trains, the film has done well for us," Maddy mentioned.

On the work front, R. Madhavan will be next seen in Aditya Dhar's yet-to-be-titled film with some amazing talents like Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt.