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Atlee Debuts at 26 with 18 Crore Love Story, First Film Becomes Box Office Hit
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News18•26-09-2026, 18:31
Atlee Debuts at 26 with 18 Crore Love Story, First Film Becomes Box Office Hit
- •Atlee Kumar made his directorial debut at the age of 26 with the film 'Raja Rani'.
- •The film, made on a budget of 15 to 18 crore rupees, became a box office success.
- •Before directing, Atlee worked as an assistant director with Shankar on films like 'Enthiran' and 'Nanban'.
- •Kamal Haasan switched on the camera and A.R. Murugadoss gave the clap for the shooting of 'Raja Rani'.
- •The film explored themes of marriage, past relationships, heartbreak, and finding love again through the story of John and Regina.
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Atlee made his directorial debut at the young age of 26 with a budget of 15 to 18 crore rupees for the film 'Raja Rani'.
Kamal Haasan switched on the camera and A.R. Murugadoss gave the clap for the film's shooting, while the main cast featured Arya and Nayanthara.
The film follows the story of John and Regina, who marry against their will and struggle to accept their relationship due to past heartbreaks, until they discover each other's hidden pain and learn to accept love again.
