The long-anticipated movie “Raayan”, Dhanush’s 50th film, dropped on OTT today, August 23, 2024. This Tamil action crime film is directed by Dhanush and produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures. Streaming for the movie is now open on Amazon Prime Video. It is available in several languages, such as Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, across 240 countries and territories.
Dhanush’s Biggest Career Hit with Raayan
“Raayan” was released in theaters on July 26, 2024, and it proved to be a box office sensation. It grossed more than Rs 152 crores in the third week with a total of Rs 94.68 crores net in India. It grossed Rs 44 crores overseas with a worldwide box office collection of Rs 155.86 crores gross. This makes “Raayan” the highest grosser of Dhanush’s career to date, sealing his position as a frontline star in Tamil cinema.
Gang Wars and Family Ties: A Battle for Survival
The film follows four siblings who escape their village and take shelter in the city. Dhanush is Raayan, the responsible father figure to his siblings: Manickam, a principled college student played by Kalidas Jayaram, and the impulsive brother Muthu played by Sundeep Kishan. Brothers are bound together by their sister, Durga. Raayan involves in the marriage of his sister, Durga, which eventually pushes him into a tussle between gangsters Sethu and Durai. A new police officer in town manipulated things to his favor and set out to clean up the city. Raayan faces a tough task to protect his family as things go out of hands.
A Personal Project for Dhanush
Dhanush presents a compelling performance, fleshing out a man tormented by the emotional and physical turmoil of a man vexed by vengeance. This is an intense narrative—directed deftly by Dhanush—and appears to be what audiences worldwide have been connecting to so far, considering this extraordinary box office success. “Raayan” was evidence of how versatile and dedicated Dhanush can be as an actor and a filmmaker.
Dhanush Captivates with Powerful Performance
Dhanush presents a compelling performance, fleshing out a man tormented by the emotional and physical turmoil of a man vexed by vengeance. This is an intense narrative—directed deftly by Dhanush—and appears to be what audiences worldwide have been connecting to so far, considering this extraordinary box office success. “Raayan” was evidence of how versatile and dedicated Dhanush can be as an actor and a filmmaker.
Ensemble Cast and Crew
The ensemble cast comprises SJ Suryah, Selva Raghavan, Saravanan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, Dushara Vijayan, Prakash Raj, and Aparna Balamurali in pivotal roles. The music was by the inimitable AR Rahman, so there was additional impetus to the wide acclaims this film received.
With its successful run in theaters and popularity continuing to spill over on OTT platforms as well, Raayan has closed the deal for Dhanush as one of the most bankable stars of Tamil cinema. The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video for fans who missed the theatrical experience to enjoy from the comfort of their homes. Be it a long-time Dhanush fan or new to his movies, Raayan has in store an engrossing emotional cinematic experience.
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