R Madhavan opens up about his DM to a young girl was taken out of context

R Madhavan recently shared his concerns about how social media interactions can be easily misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary controversy. Speaking at an event, he recounted an incident where a simple response to a fan was taken out of context, sparking misleading assumptions.

He recalled receiving a message from a young girl on Instagram, where she praised his performance and expressed admiration for his work. Her message ended with multiple heart and kiss emojis. Wanting to acknowledge her kind words, Madhavan replied with a simple 'Thank you so much. Very kind of you'. However, the fan later took a screenshot of his response and posted it publicly. Since the image only showed the emojis along with his reply, it created the false impression that he was responding directly to those symbols rather than the message itself.

Expressing his frustration, Madhavan explained how such interactions can be taken out of context, leading to baseless conclusions. He emphasised that his response was purely to acknowledge appreciation, but the way it was presented online gave a different impression. He pointed out how the situation was twisted, saying, 'Now, what do people see? Hearts and kisses, and Maddy is replying to that'.

He also spoke about the need to be extra cautious on social media, especially as a public figure. The constant scrutiny means even the most innocent gestures can be misinterpreted. 'If I have to be this careful, imagine how much trouble someone with less experience could get into', he remarked, highlighting how easily such misunderstandings could spiral.

A video of Madhavan’s speech, shared by Bingoo Box on YouTube, captured his candid take on the challenges of engaging with fans online.
On the work front, Madhavan is preparing for his next project, G.D.N, a biopic directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar. He will portray G.D. Naidu, the visionary scientist and entrepreneur often referred to as the ‘Edison of India’ and the ‘Wealth Creator of Coimbatore.’