Dhurandhar trailer launch: R Madhavan recalls his 4-hour-long makeup process for Ajit Doval-inspired role; says, “It was an honour, and a shitting-in-my-pants moment” 4 : Bollywood News

The anticipation surrounding the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar reached a fever pitch as the film's trailer was unveiled on Friday (November 18) at a spectacular launch event in Mumbai. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast, including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, the event quickly turned into a highlight reel of on-set stories, particularly one focusing on R. Madhavan's intense commitment to his role.

Dhurandhar trailer launch: R Madhavan recalls his 4-hour-long makeup process for Ajit Doval-inspired role; says, “It was an honour, and a shitting-in-my-pants moment”

R Madhavan Recalls Four-Hour Transformation

R. Madhavan, who plays the character of Ajay Sanyal—a role inspired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval—shared a captivating account of the dedication required to embody the part.

Recounting his first discussion with director Aditya Dhar, Madhavan praised the depth of the project. "I listened to him, I listened to the research he had done, and I wondered, 'Where has this man been all this time? This is national-level research, but where was he?' Sabse itihaasik film yeh hone wali hai," he stated.

The most revealing detail came when he discussed the look test for Ajay Sanyal. Madhavan revealed that it took him a grueling four hours to achieve the desired transformation.

"Jab main look test kar raha tha, hum kaafi der, 3-4 ghante, lage the uss look mein aane. Aur jab main apne aap ko dekh raha tha, lag raha tha ki ek cheez missing hai. Aditya aake bolte hain, 'Maddy, apne hoonth patle karo…' Toh poori film mein maine hoonth patle karke hi kiya hai. It was an honour, and a shitting-in-my-pants moment," he confessed, highlighting the meticulous details required by the director.

Arjun Rampal's Surprise on Set

Madhavan's commitment was so complete that even his co-star, Arjun Rampal, failed to recognise him on the first day of shooting in Bangkok.

Rampal recalled watching a scene being filmed in the rain and being mesmerized by the performer. "Kaun hai yeh actor yaar? Kamal ka actor hai. Bade acche se dialogue de raha hai," he wondered. It was only later that he realised the actor delivering the "phenomenal" performance was, in fact, R. Madhavan.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is set to release on December 5.

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