Madhavan is one actor who not only takes a lot of time but also puts in great physical exertion to prepare for his roles. For the 2016 'Irudhi Suttru' Maddy beefed up his body to play a boxing trainer and one unanimous accolade for his stunning performance. Similarly to play an encounter cop in 'Vikram Vedha' Madhavan once again got a chiseled body and was lauded for his realistic portrayal.

Now Maddy is playing the role of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan in the movie 'Rocketry - The Nambi Effect' co directed by himself and Anant Mahadevan. The hardworking leading man has once again amazed with getting the look of the rocket scientist to perfection and the expectations for the film is already skyrocketing.