Dhanush’s ‘Raayan’, which hit screens on July 26, has made a strong impact at the domestic box office and crossed an important milestone. It has better nearly Rs 80 crore in 12 days and exceeded expectations. ‘Raayan’ is an action-thriller, directed by Dhanush himself.
‘Raayan’ Crosses Rs 80-Crore-Mark In India
‘Raayan’, starring and directed by Dhanush, has managed to pack a punch at the domestic box office despite facing competition from the Hollywood biggie ‘Deadpool And Wolverine’. The action-thriller collected Rs 2 crore* on Tuesday (August 6), remaining the top choice of the Tamil audience. Its total collection stands at Rs 80.2 crore (nett).
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The film is doing well in Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states but the performance isn’t up to the mark in Hindi. ‘Raayan’ is unlikely to face any competition till August 15 when Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Thaangalaan‘ opens in theatres.
About ‘Raayan’
Directed by and starring Dhanush, ‘Raayan’ is an action-thriller about a fast-food restaurant owner as he tries to punish those who harmed his family. The film features Aparna Balamurali, Dushara Vijayan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, and Sundeep Kishan. Marking Dhanush’s 50th lead role, the movie is produced by Kalanithi Maran with music composed by AR Rahman.
‘Raayan’ is Dhanush’s second film as a director. He had previously wielded the microphone for ‘Pa Paandi’, which impressed the audience. The National Award winner, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front. ‘D’ will soon be seen in ‘Kubera’, which marks his first collaboration with Rashmika Mandanna. It also features veteran Telugu star Nagarjuna in a key role.
Dhanush also has a film based on the life of Ilaiyaraaja in his kitty. The film will be directed by Arun Matheswaran, best known for his work on ‘Captain Miller’. Ilaiyaraaja will compose music for the biographical drama. Moreover, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are expected to have cameos in the flick. ‘Raayan’, meanwhile, was released on July 26 and is currently playing in theatres.
*Figures as per Sacnilk
