His films have not been doing well at the box office in recent times. But Madhavan has always had his takers. A new film on the floors is 'Thambi' where the actor is paired with Pooja. Scripted and directed by Seeman, 'Thambi' Madhavan plays a rowdy who is hated and feared by his detractors and loved and

adored by those close to him. A man who liked to play both Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose, passive at times and aggressive if the occasion demands, say Seeman. It's a role which gives Madhavan enough scope to indulge in action scenes and sentimental situations