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Dhanush Directs and Stars in Blockbuster 'Raayan', Wins National Award!
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News18•26-09-2026, 16:41
Dhanush Directs and Stars in Blockbuster 'Raayan', Wins National Award!
- •Dhanush directed and starred in the 2024 film 'Raayan', showcasing his multifaceted talent both behind and in front of the camera.
- •The film, Dhanush's 50th, became a major box office success, earning over three times its budget.
- •'Raayan' features a stellar cast including SJ Suryah, Sundeep Kishan, and Prakash Raj, with music by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.
- •The action-thriller, centered on a food truck driver protecting his family, grossed 154.4 crore rupees worldwide.
- •At the 72nd National Film Awards, 'Raayan' received the National Award for Best Tamil Film, marking Dhanush's first National Award as a director.
Key Questions Answered
Dhanush's action-thriller film 'Raayan' was made on a total budget of approximately 50 crore rupees. It performed exceptionally well commercially, collecting 92 crore rupees at the Indian box office and exceeding a total worldwide collection of 154.4 crore rupees.
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Dhanush received the National Award for Best Tamil Film for his directorial venture 'Raayan' and also received a Special Mention for his performance in 'Captain Miller'.
The film revolves around an ordinary food truck driver named Raayan, who has no parents and must raise his two brothers and one sister. A major twist forces Raayan to take up arms and eliminate enemies one by one to protect his family during a brutal gang war in North Chennai.
