Surprisingly surprising box-office collection by Raayan

Dhanush’s latest action thriller, ‘Raayan,’ has not only conquered the Indian box office, crossing the ₹50 crore mark within five days of its release, but it has also made a significant mark on the global stage

As of Tuesday, the film’s total net earnings in India stand at ₹52.95 crore, with an additional ₹4.5 crore earned on the fifth day. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, ‘Raayan’ has amassed a worldwide collection of ₹80.6 crore by July 31, a testament to its international appeal and recognition. The movie experienced a notable decline in daily earnings, dropping by 61.97% from ₹15.25 crore on Sunday to ₹5.8 crore on Monday. On Monday, the film’s collection included ₹4.75 crore from the Tamil version, ₹0.9 crore from the Telugu version, and ₹0.15 crore from the Hindi version. Despite this drop, “Raayan” maintained a strong overall Tamil occupancy rate of 22.48% on July 30. Released on July 26, this flick has quickly emerged as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the year globally, earning ₹70 crore worldwide within the first three days. The movie, written and directed by Dhanush, has received widespread acclaim, with prominent actors like Mahesh Babu praising Dhanush’s performance.

The Raayan cast, which includes Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Saravanan, Sundeep Kishan, Kalidas Jayaram, and Dushara Vijayan in pivotal roles, adds to the intrigue and anticipation surrounding ‘Raayan.’ Interest in this flick has surged on Google, reflecting the film’s popularity and positive reception. Dhanush, who marks his fiftieth lead role in this film, is also set to star in Arun Matheswaran’s ‘Ilaiyaraaja,’ a biopic of the legendary music composer. ‘Raayan’ features a stellar cast with seasoned actors such as S. J. Suryah, Prakash Raj, Selvaraghavan, Aparna Balamurali and music by the maestro AR Rahman, contributing to its widespread appeal and success. The positive reviews and acclaim for ‘Raayan’ are a clear indication of the audience’s excitement and anticipation for this cinematic masterpiece. As “Raayan” continues its run in theatres, its impressive box office performance underscores Dhanush’s strong fan base and broad appeal domestically and internationally. The compelling storyline, star-studded cast, and critical acclaim suggest that this flick will maintain its momentum and possibly achieve even greater box office milestones in the coming weeks.