‘Every billionaire will respond in less than 2 minutes’: Actor Madhavan agrees with the surprising habit that sets successful people apart

Actor R Madhavan’s Instagram entries are a sheer delight to witness. The actor, whose latest film, GDN, is running successfully in the theatres, recently treated fans to another inspiring post on social media. You know those people who take hours to reply despite not actually being busy? Well, turns out billionaires do the opposite; they reply in 2 minutes, sometimes even 2 seconds. Yes, you read that right. R Madhavan’s latest repost of the reel elaborates on this habit of successful people in comparison to those who are always occupied.

R Madhavan on billionaire habit

As per the clip, the speaker draws a sharp contrast between people who take days or even weeks to respond to messages and highly successful individuals who make responsiveness a priority. He explains that, based on his interactions with several billionaires, they tend to reply extremely quickly, sometimes within just a few seconds. Their ability to respond, he suggests, does not necessarily depend on having free time.

Even when they are attending meetings, speaking on calls or participating in virtual meetings, they can take a moment to acknowledge a message and indicate that they will get back later. The underlying lesson is that being occupied should not automatically mean becoming unresponsive.


According to the speaker, successful people understand that productivity is not simply about filling every minute with tasks. Being accessible, acknowledging others and communicating promptly can also distinguish a person professionally. This responsiveness, he adds, is something people notice and genuinely appreciate.

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R Madhavan on Sundar Pichai

Along similar lines, R Madhavan previously gave a nod to Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s happiness philosophy. He spoke about happiness as something shaped more by perspective than by circumstances. His view suggests that a fulfilling life does not necessarily depend on having everything go according to plan.

In an environment where people often associate happiness with wealth, professional milestones, stability or personal accomplishments, this idea offers a refreshing alternative. Success can bring new responsibilities, while financial comfort does not make challenges disappear.

Instead, the way an individual interprets setbacks, handles uncertainty and responds to everyday situations can have a greater influence on overall contentment. Pichai’s perspective therefore places emphasis on developing a balanced outlook, suggesting that inner attitude can remain important even when external conditions are far from perfect.