R Madhavan has opened up about how the phenomenal success of Dhurandhar reshaped the way he looks at filmmaking and audiences. Speaking to Gulte.com, Madhavan said Dhurandhar proved that conviction matters more than formulas and that audiences appreciate honest storytelling, even if it defies conventional wisdom. Story continues below this adDrawing parallels with some of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated films, Madhavan said similar doubts surrounded classics before they became cultural milestones. “Now, if somebody was told before the film that they spent Rs 10 crore extra only towards this peak detailing, they’d say, ‘You’re mad. Summing up his biggest learning from the film, Madhavan said, “It reaffirmed my faith that our storytellers have to catch up with our audience.