R Madhavan was told to follow this formula, the film crashed badly & that’s when he decided he would never...

Following his breakthrough in 'Alai Payuthey', R Madhavan was advised to emulate Rajinikanth's rural appeal for superstardom. He chose a film based on this, which became a massive failure, even leading to the studio's closure. This setback taught Madhavan the crucial difference between understanding data and blindly following industry advice, emphasizing authentic choices over imitation for lasting success.

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