“Raayan,” starring Dhanush in the lead role, premiered in theaters in July and quickly received widespread acclaim. The gangster drama, marking Dhanush’s 50th film, has emerged as his highest-grossing project, surpassing Rs 150 crore at the box office. As the film wraps up its third week in cinemas, the makers have announced that “Raayan” will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting August 23. Fans can look forward to watching the film in Tamil, with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, making it accessible to a broader audience.
The film tells the gripping story of four siblings who flee their village in search of safety in the city. It explores their challenges as they adapt to their new surroundings and the difficulties they face while trying to secure a stable life. The plot thickens when Raayan (Dhanush) attempts to arrange a marriage for Durga (Dushara Vijayan), drawing him into a dangerous conflict between rival gangsters. The emotionally charged and action-packed narrative has resonated with audiences, making “Raayan” one of the year’s biggest box office successes, despite receiving an ‘A’ rating from the CBFC.
“Raayan” debuted strongly, earning over Rs 15 crore on its opening day and crossing the 100 crore mark within just 11 days. The film’s impressive performance continued, reaching Rs 150 crore and becoming Dhanush’s first film to achieve this milestone. This success has left a significant mark, further establishing the film as a notable achievement in the actor’s career.
