Raayan Box Office Earnings: Day 3 Report
The cinematic venture “Raayan,” helmed by Dhanush as his sophomore directorial effort, made its theatrical debut last Friday. The film showcased a commendable performance during its inaugural weekend.
On the third day of its release, Dhanush, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, expressed his gratitude towards his audience for bestowing upon him a ‘blockbuster’ gift. The film, in which he both starred and directed, amassed an impressive ₹42.65 crore over its initial weekend.
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Measures of the Box Office
“Raayan” made ₹13.65 crore on its first day of release, according to the figures presented. The next day, Saturday, saw a slight increase in earnings of 0.73%, coming to ₹13.75 crore. On Sunday, the movie saw a notable 10.91% increase in revenue, totalling ₹15.25 crore. As a consequence, ₹42.65 crore was collected over the course of three days. Tamil Nadu made up ₹33.75 crore of this total, according to a regional breakdown. Karnataka gave ₹5.45 crore, and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana came next with ₹5.65 crore.Dhanush’s Appreciation
In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Dhanush conveyed his profound gratitude to his supporters. He expressed his thanks with a caption adorned with folded hands and heart emojis, stating, “My heartfelt thanks to the audience, film industry colleagues, friends, media, and my unwavering supporters—my fans—for showering me with your blessings. This is the ultimate blockbuster birthday gift. Om Namashivhaaya! With affection, D.”
Upcoming Projects
Dhanush’s debut as a director, “Pa Paandi,” premiered in 2017. He is poised to helm a romantic-comedy titled “Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam,” featuring a diverse cast including Pavish, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, Mathew Thomas, Venkatesh Menon, Rabiya Khatoon, and Ramya Ranganathan. Originally intended to be directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth with Dhanush in the lead, the script was later revived and adapted by Dhanush in 2023.
Raghava Lawrence’s Review
Raghava Lawrence took to X to share his impressions of “Raayan.” He remarked, “I viewed the #Raayan film yesterday. Exceptional direction and performance by dhanushkraja sir. A distinctive portrayal by iamSJSuryah brother. Excellent work by officialdushara and commendable performances by all.”
He also lauded AR Rahman’s musical contribution, noting, “Outstanding background score by arrahman sir. Overall, I was impressed with the screenplay and every aspect of the film. Best wishes to sunpictures. Our industry has gained an international caliber director. Congratulations dhanushkraja sir on your 50th film.”
Film Synopsis
“Raayan,” marking Dhanush’s 50th cinematic endeavor, features Kalidas Jayaram, Sundeep Kishan, and SJ Suryah in pivotal roles. The narrative centers on Kathavaraayan, known as Raayan, a Chennai-based hotelier on a quest to dismantle the criminal syndicates that previously devastated his family.
