Dhanush’s 50th film, Raayan, has been adored by audiences and has quickly become a super hit since its release on July 26, 2024. The movie, written and directed by Dhanush, has emerged as the actor-filmmaker’s biggest weekend opener, reportedly crossing over the Rs. 70 crore mark at the worldwide box office within its first weekend at the theatres. The most surprising thing is that Raayan has crossed the lifetime numbers of Dhanush’s previous movie, Captain Miller.
Based on the latest information provided by industry analysts, Raayan has garnered a global box office revenue of about Rs. 73 crore during its initial weekend run at cinemas. Consequently, this action-packed drama has become the highest-grossing first-weekend film in the actor’s career thus far. Reportedly, Raayan has raked in a sum of approximately Rs. 35 crore gross solely from Tamil Nadu within the first three days of its premiere. The film’s earnings from international markets have now reached Rs. 21 crore. The action drama, featuring Dhanush in the lead role, has allegedly surpassed the Rs—50 crore mark in domestic (all-India) collections. According to trade experts, the film has earned over Rs. 3 crore from Kerala, Rs. 7.5 crore from the Telugu states, and approximately Rs. 6.5 crore from Karnataka.
If the current trend continues, Raayan is on track to join the prestigious Rs. 100 crore club in the Tamil film industry by the end of its second weekend in theaters. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the overwhelming positive word-of-mouth from audiences is significantly boosting the Dhanush starrer. This success story is not just about Raayan but also about the revival of the Tamil film industry after a slow start to the year. Raayan’s success is a testament to the industry’s resilience and potential. With the anticipation building, Raayan is poised to become Dhanush’s highest-grossing film of all time as both an actor and director, a fact that is sure to make all his fans and enthusiasts excited and eager for more.
