R Madhavan was already married when Alaipayuthey turned him into one of Tamil cinema’s most promising romantic heroes. But before the film’s release, its publicity team reportedly worried that his marital status could affect his image. Madhavan, however, refused to hide his marriage, choosing to stand by his wife instead.

R Madhavan on hiding his marital status

Speaking at an event at the Indian School of Business, R Madhavan spoke about his approach to making career decisions, saying he has never allowed conventional industry norms to influence the choices he makes as an actor. Madhavan had married Sarita around six months before Alaipayuthey was released. According to the actor, the film’s publicity department worried that audiences might reject a married newcomer in a romantic role and told him to hide his marital status.