With his latest film Raayan, Dhanush is aiming to achieve significant success at the Indian box office. The film has generated substantial pre-release buzz, and it is poised to surpass Captain Miller, targeting the second-largest opening for a Kollywood film in 2024. Keep reading for more details!
Dhanush Aiming for a Comeback
Earlier this year, during the Pongal festival, Captain Miller clashed with Ayalaan. Despite receiving favorable reactions, both films underperformed at the Indian box office. Following this clash, Dhanush is making a return after a hiatus of over six months. His last major success was with 2023’s Vaathi, and now, with Raayan, the actor is set to deliver a big box office hit.
Raayan Strong Pre-Sales Indicate High Interest
There is considerable excitement surrounding Raayan, as evidenced by its advance bookings. As of now, the film has sold over 100,000 tickets, grossing over 1.60 crores from pre-sales for the first day alone. With three days still to go before its release, the film is expected to close its pre-sales on a strong note.
Anticipation Beyond Tamil Nadu
Beyond its Tamil version, Raayan is expected to perform well in the Telugu market due to Dhanush’s popularity. Currently, Karnan holds the record for Dhanush’s biggest opener with a day 1 collection of 10.40 crores net at the Indian box office. Industry buzz suggests that Raayan could achieve Dhanush’s highest opening day collection to date.
Setting Records in the Tamil Film Industry
In the Tamil film industry, Indian 2 holds the record for the biggest opener of 2024, with a collection of 26 crores. Captain Miller is in second place with 8.80 crores. Raayan is anticipated to comfortably surpass Captain Miller to claim the second spot.
Cast and Crew
Raayan marks Dhanush’s second directorial venture, following his 2017 film Pa Paandi. In February, Dhanush’s brother Selvaraghavan clarified that he did not write Raayan but plays a significant role in the project. The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Dhanush, S. J. Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, and Selvaraghavan. Renowned actors Prakash Raj, Dushara Vijayan, Aparna Balamurali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Saravanan also add to the film’s strong cast.
Dhanush Anticipation with Raayan
Raayan, produced on a massive budget, is creating excitement for all the right reasons. Scheduled for release on July 26th, the film has successfully generated ground-level hype through its promotional content. This action thriller will be available in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, broadening its reach and appeal.