Dhanush's latest film 'Raayan' has rocked the box office in its first week. Released last week, the film grossed ₹100 crore in just seven days, setting a new record for Dhanush among tier 2 heroes. This achievement is not only significant for Dhanush's career but also a big relief for Tamil cinema, which has been waiting for a big hit so far this year.
Although the story of 'Raayan' is considered normal, the emotions and drama depicted in it kept the audience engaged. This is the reason why this film has been a box-office success. 'Ryan' has also surpassed the lifetime collections of big stars like Shiva Karthikeyan.
The film's performance in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka was a bit disappointing, while it did well in Kerala. 'Ryan' also performed weakly in Telugu states because Dhanush's gangster drama style is already popular among the audience there. The reviews were also mixed, making it difficult for the film to become a big hit in the Telugu market.
Raayan did well in its first weekend due to a lack of competition, but the film slowed down after that. Despite a low break-even target, the collections were not enough, which was against Dhanush's expectations.
The most interesting thing about this film is that lead actor Sandeep Kishan has benefited a lot from it. His performance has been appreciated, due to which he is getting many new offers from Kollywood.
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The success of 'Ryan' has proved that good emotional stories can attract an audience, even if their story is simple. Dhanush's big hit has brought excitement back to Tamil cinema and his fans are now eagerly waiting for his next film.