Madhavan, and (below) a still from Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
| Photo Credit: ERIC GAILLARD

Actor R. Madhavan has been nominated as the president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

“Heartiest congratulations to @ActorMadhavan ji on being nominated as president of @FTIIOfficial and chairman of the governing council. I’m sure that your vast experience & strong ethics will enrich this institute, bring positive changes, & take it to a higher level. My best wishes to you,” said Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur in a post on X on Friday.

The decision comes days after Mr. Madhavan’s “Rocketry: The Nambi Effect” bagged the national award for the year 2021 in the Best Feature Film category.