Pune Film Institute: Govt appoints R Madhavan as President

HYDERABAD: Renowned actor R Madhavan, who recently received widespread acclaim for his performance in the film "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect," has been appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. The government of India has officially confirmed the same on social media.

The announcement of R Madhavan's appointment was made by the Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur through a social media post. The minister congratulated and trusted Madhavan's abilities to lead the institute.

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…
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 1, 2023

In response to the announcement, Madhavan expressed his gratitude and commitment, saying, "Thank you so very much for the honor and kind wishes @ianuragthakur Ji. I will do my very best to live up to all the expectations."

Madhavan takes over from acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur in this significant role. We wish him the best!