R Madhavan gets trolled for claiming ISRO used Panchang for Mars mission; Rocketry: The Nambi Effect actor clarifies his statement

By Tanmayi Savadi

on June 26, 2022 01:27:38 PM

R Madhavan is turning director with the upcoming film titled Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. He will be seen playing the titular role of Indian scientist Nambi Narayanan. During an interview, the actor, who researched on the scientist for years before making the film, said that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched a rocket into space for its Mars mission with the help of the Hindu calendar, also known as the Panchang.

Soon after the statement went viral, Madhavan was trolled by netizens. Reacting to the trolling, the actor issued a statement on Twitter. He wrote, "I deserve this for calling the Almanac the “Panchang” in tamil. Very ignorant of me.Though this cannot take away for the fact that what was achieved with just 2 engines by us in the Mars Mission. A record by itself. @NambiNOfficial Vikas engine is a rockstar. "

I deserve this for calling the Almanac the “Panchang” in tamil. Very ignorant of me.Though this cannot take away for the fact that what was achieved with just 2 engines by us in the Mars Mission.A record by itself. @NambiNOfficial Vikas engine is a rockstar. https://t.co/CsLloHPOwN

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) June 26, 2022

In the interview, Madhavan said, "Indian rockets did not have 3 engines (solid, liquid and cryogenic) that help Western rockets propel themselves into Mars orbit. But since Indians lacked that, they used all the information in the Panchangam (Hindu almanac). It has the celestial map with all information on the various planets, their gravitation pulls, sun’s flares deflection etc, all calculated perfectly 1000s of years ago and hence the micro-second [of] the launch was calculated using this Panchangam info."

When panjakam plays a important role in Mars mission #Madhavan #MarsMission #science #technology #sciencefiction pic.twitter.com/tnZOqYfaiN

— (@kalkyraj) June 23, 2022

The actor was trolled brutally for it. One person wrote, "Science is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s ok not to know Science. But it’s better to keep your bloody mouth shut when you’ve no idea as to how things actually work; instead of quoting some WhatsApp stuff and making a mockery of yourself."

Science is not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s ok not to know Science. But it’s better to keep your bloody mouth shut when you’ve no idea as to how things actually work; instead of quoting some WhatsApp stuff and making a mockery of yourself #Madhavan #Rocketry #MarsMission

— Ramachandra.M/ . (@nanuramu) June 24, 2022

Another wrote, "To call actor Madhavan’s claims on India’s Mars Orbiter Mission ‘stupid’ will be an understatement; the amount of bullshit he blurted out in a couple of minutes, with terrifying confidence and utter disregard for facts, is of gargantuan proportions."

To call actor Madhavan’s claims on India’s Mars Orbiter Mission ‘stupid’ will be an understatement; the amount of bullshit he blurted out in a couple of minutes, with terrifying confidence and utter disregard for facts, is of gargantuan proportions. #Madhavan #Mangalyaan pic.twitter.com/974rEZ1onf

— Livin Vincent (@LivinVincent5) June 24, 2022

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