‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ actor R Madhavan says he wants to quit romantic films, ‘Maybe my last chance…’ |

R Madhavan is one of the most endearing romantic heroes. Even after 20 years, his portrayal of Maddy in the 2001 movie, ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM),’ has remained a cult favourite. The movie’s success made R. Madhavan a romantic legend in Bollywood. Most recently, the famous actor was seen in a romantic movie, ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’. The film has garnered huge praise from fans and critics alike.In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, the ‘Shaitaan’ actor disclosed his true motive behind doing ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ with Fatima Sana Shaikh. “It might be my last opportunity to do a romantic movie before I give it up entirely,” he remarked.‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ is a beautiful romantic movie that takes us back to the charm of a 90s love story. Starring Fatima Sana Shaikh and R Madhavan, the movie made it to OTT on July 11th, 2025. During a discussion, he further stated, “When I started this story, I thought I would be able to pull off a romantic story at the day and the age I was. Because I was looking for an age appropriate romance. Maybe my last chance to do romance before I have to give it up completely. That’s why.”Over the years, he has demonstrated his versatility by playing parts in a range of genres. Some of his recent releases, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect,’ a biographical drama film, and ‘Vikram Vedha,’ the Tamil action thriller, both featured him in very distinct roles. He also starred in a 2024 horror thriller, ‘Shaitaan’, where he played the role of a villain.Coming to his latest release, R Madhavan plays the role of a 42 years old man, named Shrenu Tripathi, while Fatima Sana Shaikh is seen as Madhu Bose in this heartwarming family drama that celebrates connection, companionship, and the beauty of discovering ‘Barabari Wala Pyaar’ in the most unexpected circumstances.