Brilliance comes at a cost—and no one knows it better than Saravanan.

In Netflix and YNOT Studios’ upcoming film TEST, R. Madhavan steps into the role of Saravanan, a gifted scientist whose genius is both his greatest asset and deepest burden. Caught in the whirlwind of ambition and adversity, he is a man walking the tightrope between invention and implosion.

A Character Unveiled by Actor Suriya

The first look at Saravanan’s journey was unveiled by superstar Suriya, Madhavan’s dear friend and co-actor, in a compelling character promo video, giving audiences a glimpse into a story driven by intellect, emotion, and human fragility.

A Dreamer’s Struggle Against Time and Expectation

Saravanan is a man torn between his unwavering pursuit of scientific innovation and the real-world sacrifices that such brilliance demands. With the pressure mounting, and personal relationships at stake, his journey is as thrilling as it is tragic—a raw portrait of a man racing against time, failure, and himself.

R. Madhavan on playing Saravanan:
“Saravanan is a man whose brilliance is both his strength and his burden. His journey is one of ambition, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a dream that comes at a cost. Playing him made me reflect on how far one can go in the name of passion. It’s a story of struggle, hope, and resilience—one many will relate to. I can’t wait for audiences to witness TEST, on Netflix.”

When ambition is tested, how far will he go?
Unravel Saravanan’s gripping journey in TEST, streaming from April 4, only on Netflix.

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CREDITS
Director: S. Sashikanth
Writer: S. Sashikanth
Producers: Chakravarthy Ramachandra & S. Sashikanth (A YNOT Studios Production)

Key Cast (Alphabetical Order):
R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine