Dhanush’s milestone fiftieth film, “Raayan,” has achieved remarkable success at the box office, hitting the Rs. 100 crore mark worldwide in its first week. This accomplishment marks Dhanush’s third film to cross the century mark globally, following “Thiruchitrambalm” in 2022 and “Vaathi” in 2023. “Raayan” currently stands as the second-highest grosser for the lead star, just behind “Vaathi,” but it is poised to take the top spot shortly.
Raayan Box Office Performance in India
In its first week, “Raayan” grossed approximately Rs. 74 crore in India, with a significant portion, Rs. 49 crore, coming from Tamil Nadu. This strong performance in Dhanush’s home state highlights his continued popularity and the film’s widespread appeal. The box office collections for the film in India are as follows: Rs. 16.50 crore on Friday, Rs. 16.75 crore on Saturday, Rs. 18.75 crore on Sunday, Rs. 7.00 crore on Monday, Rs. 5.75 crore on Tuesday, Rs. 5.00 crore on Wednesday, and Rs. 4.25 crore on Thursday. Despite a solid weekend, the film’s performance during the weekdays was not strong enough to hit the Rs. 100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu, a historic milestone for a Tamil film not featuring Vijay, Ajith, or Rajinikanth, nor based on popular intellectual property.
Strong International Presence
Internationally, “Raayan” grossed USD 3.60 million (Rs. 30 crore), marking a career-best for Dhanush. The film’s global appeal has contributed significantly to its overall success, showcasing Dhanush’s growing fanbase beyond Indian borders. The international earnings have bolstered the film’s total box office collections, ensuring it stands out as one of the top performers of the year. This strong international presence underscores the universal themes and widespread appeal of “Raayan,” further cementing Dhanush’s reputation as a global star.
Regional Performance and Future Prospects
“Raayan” also performed strongly outside Tamil Nadu, with impressive first-week earnings of Rs. 7 crore in Karnataka and Rs. 4.50 crore in Kerala. The Telugu dubbed version of the film garnered over Rs. 10 crore in the Telugu states, reflecting the film’s pan-Indian appeal. The territorial breakdown of the box office collections in India is as follows.
Tamil Nadu – Rs. 49 crore, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana – Rs. 11 crore, Karnataka – Rs. 7 crore, Kerala – Rs. 4.50 crore, and the rest of India – Rs. 2.50 crore, totaling Rs. 74 crore. Despite not reaching the historic Rs. 100 crore mark in Tamil Nadu, “Raayan” has posted strong numbers and has enough momentum to challenge “Don” as the highest-grossing film without the mentioned filters. The film’s success across various regions highlights its broad appeal and sets the stage for a potentially record-breaking run.