Talking about his role, he said: 'The film is about two children and their loss of innocence and how they get it back. I'm playing an army officer who believes that there should be peace in Kashmir at any cost and is really ruthless about it and very passionate too. He might not do everything by the book, but does whatever is right.'

In real life Madhavan wanted to join the army, but couldn't fulfil his wish. So, did he live his dream through this film?

'It is never the real thing, you are just living a dream. Being in the armed forces and acting like one in the forces are two different things. But it was fun,' he said.

Directed by Piyush Jha, 'Sikandar' is set in Kashmir and stars child actors Ayesha Kapoor and Parzaan Dastur along with Sanjay Suri.

Asked what the USP of 'Sikandar' is, Madhavan said: 'The best part of the film is the beauty of Kashmir that has been very aptly captured by the cameraman. I think it's very sad that a beautiful place like that is torn by violence.'

Any plans of returning to television, especially at a time when big stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan don't hesitate in stepping into the small screen as well?

'No plans. Shah Rukh and Amitabh are superstars and they get an obscene amount of money for the shows...so when I reach that status and people offer me that kind of money and I actually need that money then I will think about it. Right now I'm just happy doing films,' said Madhavan.