Dhanush’s highly anticipated second directorial venture, “Raayan,” premiered globally on July 26, 2024. The film, which stars Dhanush in the lead role, also features an impressive cast including Kalidas Jayaram, Sundeep Kishan, and S.J. Suryah. “Raayan” has quickly garnered attention for its compelling narrative and powerful performances. According to film industry tracker Sreedhar Pillai, the movie’s box office success is evident, with its worldwide gross surpassing ₹100 crore. The film has shown remarkable resilience at the box office, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where it continues to perform exceptionally well during the weekdays.
“Raayan” Holds Strong Amidst New Releases
Despite facing stiff competition from several new releases this Friday, “Raayan” is expected to maintain its screen presence and continue attracting audiences into its second week. This impressive performance highlights the film’s strong hold and growing popularity across different regions. The movie’s solid weekday box office performance underscores its lasting appeal to viewers. Such consistent turnout is a testament to the film’s engaging storyline and the star power of Dhanush, who not only directed but also stars in the film.
Detailed Box Office Earnings
“Raayan” generated significant revenue during its opening weekend, with Rs 13.65 crore nett on day 1, Rs 13.75 crore nett on day 2, and Rs 15.25 crore nett on day 3. Although there was a decline in attendance on Monday, resulting in earnings of Rs 5.8 crore nett at the Indian box office, the film continued to perform well with Rs 4.50 crore on day 5 and Rs 4 crore on day 6. As of now, the film’s net earnings in India stand at Rs 56.95 crore. These figures reflect the movie’s strong initial impact and its ability to draw crowds consistently, even as the week progressed.
“Raayan” Climbs the Box Office Ranks
“Raayan” became the fourth highest-grossing Tamil film of the year by surpassing both “Captain Miller” and “Ayaalan,” which had approximate revenues of 76.60 crores. The film is poised to surpass all other films except “Indian 2” by the upcoming weekend, emerging as the second-highest grosser. In the long term, “Raayan” aims to challenge the Kamal Haasan film for the top position. This impressive box office performance not only underscores Dhanush‘s prowess as a filmmaker but also cements “Raayan” as a significant entry in Tamil cinema for 2024.