Dhanush's film 'Raayan,' which marks his directorial debut and his 50th film as an actor, premiered on July 26, 2024, and has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing approximately ₹60.10 crore in its first week despite being a weekday release. The film has performed particularly well in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, securing ₹45.8 crore and ₹9.5 crore respectively over six days. It was produced on a budget of ₹90 crore, and while it has received mixed reviews regarding its story, the technical aspects and performances have been praised. The storyline follows Kathavaraayan