Raayan Box Office Collection Day 3: Dhanush’s 50th Film Caps Off Successful Opening Weekend with Rs 42.75 Crore

Dhanush’s milestone 50th film, Raayan, is proving to be a major hit at the box office. The film, which is only his second ‘A’ certified film since Vada Chennai, has been performing exceptionally well. According to Sacnilk, the Day 3 collection for Raayan was higher than Day 2, with early estimates putting Sunday’s earnings at Rs 14.75 crore. This brings the total domestic collection to an impressive Rs 42.75 crore.

Strong Performance in Tamil, Mixed Results Elsewhere

The Tamil version of Raayan has been the main driver of its success, contributing the largest share of the earnings. The Telugu version has also performed well, showing promising results. However, the Hindi version has struggled, which is attributed to the lack of extensive publicity in the Hindi-speaking regions. Additionally, competition from other films like Kalki 2898 AD, which made Rs 4 crore on its fifth Sunday, has impacted Raayan’s performance in those markets.

Impressive Occupancy Rates

Raayan has seen high occupancy rates, particularly for the Tamil version, which boasted an impressive 67.31% occupancy in key regions. The Telugu version showed a slight improvement, rising to 27.21% occupancy from 26.12% on Saturday.

Star-Studded Cast and Acclaimed Music

Directed by Dhanush himself, Raayan is his second directorial venture after Pa Paandi (2017) and is backed by Sun Pictures. The film features an ensemble cast including Dushara Vijayan, Kalidas Jayaram, Sundeep Kishan, and SJ Suryah. The music, composed by the legendary AR Rahman, has received rave reviews, adding to the film’s appeal. Cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by GK Prasanna have also been praised.

With its current trajectory, Raayan is well on its way to becoming one of Dhanush’s biggest successes, possibly crossing the Rs 50 crore mark soon. Fans and critics alike are celebrating this significant milestone in Dhanush’s career.