Shaitaan Trailer Launch: R Madhavan reveals his wife wanted him to ‘stay away from her’ after watching the film’s teaser

R Madhavan is expected to play the antagonist in this horror thriller, which brings together Ajay Devgn and Jyothika.

By Soumya Anantharaman -

February 22, 2024 - 5:37 PM IST

The adorable Maddy who made many fall in love with his chocolate-boy looks and aggressiveness in Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, is all set play Shaitaan in the 2024 Ajay Devgn, Jyothika starrer spooky thriller. While the trailer has given a glimpse of the dangerous and spooky avatar that Madhavan will be donning for the film, the actor revealed that he would possibly have to undergo some challenges, considering that his own wife is scared of him. At the trailer launch, the Rang De Basanti star also opened up about working so comfortably with such a great team.

Shaitaan Trailer Launch: R Madhavan reveals his wife wanted him to ‘stay away from her’ after watching the film’s teaser

After launching the trailer, R Madhavan was asked about this change of image from a romantic hero to a black magician as audiences and fans have expressed their surprise of seeing this good-looking star in such a spooky role. In fact, the actor confessed that he never expected the makers to take the horror elements to this level. "Jab maine tay kiya ki main yeh film karne wala hoon, mujhe bilkul pata nahi tha ki hum kis level tak jaane wale hain ya kis level tak logon ko darane ki koshin kar rahein hai (When I had decided on doing the film, I never expected the level we were going towards, nor did I expect to what level we were planning to scare audiences)”.

He went on to continue about how he never expected to play such a role, “Mujhe bilkul yakeen nahin tha ki main apne aap ko iss level tak push kar paonga, naahi aisa laga ki main kuch aisa kar paonga ki log mujhe wakayi mein dekh ke darr jayenge (I couldn’t believe that I could push myself to this level, neither did I expect to do something which will scare people from approaching me even in real life)”.

During the same interaction, he revealed that even his wife is afraid of him. “Mujhe acchi tarah yaad hai jab maine yeh trailer aur picture meri biwi ko dikhayi, toh woh mujhe alag hi nazar se dekhne lagi. Aaj woh bolti hai ki thoda door se hi dekhke baat kiya karo. Mujhe lagta hai ki thodi bahut pareshaani hone wali hai mujhe iss film ke baad (I clearly remember that when I showed this trailer and picture to my wife, she started looking at me in a different way altogether. Today, she told me that I maintain my distance while speaking to her. So, I think, this film has impacted my personal life to a certain level)”, he jokingly added.

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Apart from this, R Madhavan was also all praises for Ajay Devgn and the rest of the team. “Pehli baar main Ajay Devgn Sir ke saath kaam kar raha hoon (I working with Ajay Sir for the first time) and I can't tell you what an amazing phase it has been,” he shared.

While Madhavan is excited about having Ajay as his co-star, readers would be aware that Jyothika and the 3 Idiots actor have shared screen space multiple times in South films.

On the other hand, speaking of Shaitaan, this remake of the 2023 Gujarati film Vash, is expected to hit the screens on March 8.

Also Read: Shaitaan Trailer Launch: Ajay Devgn talks about spooky encounter on sets, black magic: “Yeh sab cheezein har culture mein maani jaati hai”