R Madhavan Backs Film Industry's Decision To Cancel Events: 'Anger, Wrath, Revenge And Retribution'

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24-04-2025

Actor R Madhavan has joined Bollywood in mourning the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, calling for justice and supporting the film industry's decision to cancel promotions.
Actor R Madhavan has lent his voice to the growing chorus of grief and solidarity sweeping through the Indian film industry in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The April 22 assault, which claimed 26 innocent lives, has sparked national outrage—and prompted Bollywood to pause all film-related promotions as a mark of respect for the victims and their families.
Madhavan took to his Instagram Stories to re-share a post from a Mumbai-based photographer highlighting the film fraternity's decision to cancel movie teasers, trailer launches, and red carpet events. 'In light of the current situation…our film industry also shares in the sorrow, grief, and solidarity during this difficult time," the post read. The actor acknowledged the sentiment with a folded hands emoji, silently affirming his support.
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The Rocketry actor also penned a powerful note on Instagram, condemning the brutality of the attack. 'Horrified. Dismayed. Aghast. Deep shock and sadness. Heartbreaking #PahalgamAttack," he wrote. 'Anger, Wrath, Revenge and retribution, Payback!! Decimate, Annihilate, Set an example. Coward perpetrators."
The attack, which took place at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, is being described as one of the deadliest in the Kashmir Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike. The Modi government has since responded with a series of diplomatic and strategic measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the shutdown of the integrated checkpost at Attari.
On the work front, Madhavan currently stars in Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, a gripping historical courtroom drama co-produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films. The film, a spiritual successor to Akshay Kumar's 2019 hit Kesari, sees Madhavan in the role of British barrister Neville McKinley, opposite Akshay's portrayal of Advocate C. Sankaran Nair, the man who dared to challenge the British Empire post the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Also featuring Ananya Panday, Regina Cassandra, and Simon Paisley Day, Kesari Chapter 2 opened to strong critical acclaim and audience praise. But for now, with the nation's heart heavy in mourning, even cinema has taken a respectful pause.
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