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Atlee's Debut Film 'Raja Rani' at 26: A Blockbuster Love Story with 18 Crore Budget
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News18•26-09-2026, 12:54
Atlee's Debut Film 'Raja Rani' at 26: A Blockbuster Love Story with 18 Crore Budget
- •Atlee made his directorial debut at 26 with the film 'Raja Rani', produced on a budget of 15-18 crores.
- •'Raja Rani', released on August 26, 2013, starred Arya, Nayanthara, Jai, and Nazriya Nazim, with AR Murugadoss as producer.
- •Before directing, Atlee worked as an assistant director for five years with Shankar on films like 'Enthiran' and 'Nanban'.
- •Kamal Haasan switched on the camera and AR Murugadoss gave the clap for Atlee's first shot, marking a grand start.
- •The film explored love, pain, and emotion through a story of a couple marrying against their will, later understanding each other's pasts.
Key Questions Answered
Atlee made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film 'Raja Rani', which was released on August 26, 2013, when he was just 26 years old.
The film starred Arya, Nayanthara, Jai, and Nazriya Nazim in lead roles, and it was produced by well-known filmmaker AR Murugadoss.
Before stepping into direction on his own, Atlee worked for about five years as an assistant director with famous director Shankar on major films like 'Enthiran' and 'Nanban'.
