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Madhavan's Wife Kicked Him Out To Work During COVID!
5 Feb
Summary
- Madhavan's wife urged him to work during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
- He took a four-year break from acting due to career disillusionment.
- Madhavan is preparing for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', out March 19, 2026.

R Madhavan shared that his wife, Sarita Birje, was instrumental in his decision to resume working during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, she encouraged him to leave their home and pursue his acting career, prompting him to reconsider his approach to work.
Earlier in his career, Madhavan took a four-year break from acting around 2011 due to disillusionment with the roles he was offered. He felt his performances lacked authenticity and did not reflect his diverse real-life skills.
During his sabbatical, Madhavan traveled extensively across India, engaging with everyday people to understand their lives better. This period of introspection and immersion informed his later performances. He made a notable comeback in 2016 with 'Saala Khadoos'.




