Dhanush’s second directorial effort, ‘Raayan’, has been a box-office hit since its release on July 26. In its first three days, the revenge thriller has amassed nearly Rs 42 crore nett in India, putting it on track to reach the Rs 50-crore milestone today July 29. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film has been well-received for its direction and overall execution.
According to trade analysts, Raayan recorded its highest earnings on Sunday, July 28, with approximately Rs 14.75 crore nett. The film maintained an impressive overall occupancy of 67.31% on this day. This brings its three-day weekend total to Rs 42.15 crore nett in India.
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Internationally, ‘Raayan’ achieved the Rs 50-crore mark within two days of release and is anticipated to cross Rs 100 crore worldwide within the next week. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, SJ Suryah, Prakash Raj, Dushara Vijayan, and Selvaraghavan.
‘Raayan’ is produced by Kalinithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures, with a gripping soundtrack composed by AR Rahman. The cinematography is handled by Om Prakash, while Prasanna GK is responsible for the film’s editing. The movie has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) marking it as a thrilling addition to Dhanush’s filmography.
