Kavya Madhavan recently revealed that due to personal life problems and cinema life problems she was in the verge of depression. She used to feel that she is going to get mad. But a great actor`s advice saved her from the clutches of the dreadful mental state. It was none other than the late thespian actor Thilakan.

Recently Deepika Padukone disclosed in a public function and was in tears recounting the days of depression at some point of time in her life.

Kavya received advice from Thilakan during shoot of the film Athisayam`. Thilakan asked her, “How long will you be in films Kavya?” The actress replied, “Not yet decided”. Whatever it is, you should try not to get that dreadful disease. She then asked him what disease it is. Thilakan after some time told her it is depression.

He even told her that many people were destroyed by this disease. If you succumb to it no medicine can save you. During her testing times, the advice of Thilakan uncle saved her, remembers the actress.