R Madhavan Shares Fresh Selfie With ‘Shaver's Remorse', Internet Can't Handle His Charm At 55
R Madhavan shared a clean-shaven selfie on Instagram, joking about 'shaver's remorse.' Fans can't believe he's 55, praising his timeless charm and calling him 'too hot to handle.'
R Madhavan has once again proved that age is just a number—both with his versatile acting choices and his ever-charming real-life persona. Fondly known as 'Maddy," the 55-year-old actor has been on a winning streak across films and web series, and his latest social media post only adds to the frenzy.
In the early hours of Monday, Madhavan took to Instagram to share a clean-shaven selfie, playfully captioning it with the words: '…and yet again. Shaver's remorse…" The post, paired with a series of warm emojis — '🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏" — quickly sent fans into a meltdown.
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The comment section lit up with admiration and fire emojis. Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim chimed in, calling him 'Mr Handsome🔥," while actor Abhishek Banerjee playfully remarked, 'That was quick 😄." One fan gushed, 'You still look like you are in your 20's! ❤️❤️😍," while another declared, 'Salt and pepper era is here! 👏." From 'Whyyyyy!!? You look Terrific! 🙌🏽" to 'Sir, we are so obsessed with you that we like you in every look," fans couldn't hold back their adoration.
But Madhavan didn't just break the internet with a selfie. A day earlier, the teaser of Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar's much-hyped action drama, dropped online, and fans were thrilled to spot the actor in a powerful avatar. Starring alongside Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Akshaye Khanna, Madhavan's casting has sparked major buzz. It's speculated that he portrays India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.
While the makers remain tight-lipped about the plot, IMDb's teaser synopsis hints at an intense, espionage-driven narrative: 'Ajit Doval, India's top spy, goes undercover in enemy territory, risking everything to gather intelligence and prevent a major crisis, cementing his legacy as the 'James Bond of India'." Madhavan's look in the film has left fans floored, with many calling him 'unrecognisable" in the rugged, action-packed teaser.
On the lighter side of his filmography, the actor is gearing up for the release of Aap Jaisa Koi, a Netflix original romantic comedy where he stars opposite Fatima Sana Shaikh. Scheduled for release on July 11, the film adds another feather to Madhavan's increasingly diverse and exciting slate of projects.
From suave spy roles to swoon-worthy selfies, Madhavan continues to be a force of nature—on screen and off.
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July 07, 2025, 16:09 IST
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