"I have always believed that you never get a second chance to make your first impression. And your style more than your clothes, helps you stand out in a crowd. In today's world, that is the first battle to win," Madhavan said in a statement.
"To me good manners and being genuine matter too, as that helps make the biggest impression. This has always been an important style factor with me," he said.
The "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" actor also gave away the Pride of India award to Apollo Hospitals Chairman Pratap Reddy.
On work front, the actor said he is busy reading scripts.
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