Dhanush’s landmark 50th film, Raayan, where he has not only acted but also directed, has hit the screens with extremely mixed reviews but good box office collections.
The film managed a worldwide gross of 24 crores on its first day and continued to perform steadily on the second day. The first weekend business is projected to be around 65-70 crores worldwide.
In Tamil Nadu, Raayan grossed nearly 11 crores on its opening day, setting a new first-day record for Dhanush, surpassing his previous best Karnan. This impressive performance marks Raayan as a box office success, despite the mixed response from the audience and critics.
A few weeks ago, Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja was released, marking his 50th film. The film turned out to be a smash hit, earning rave reviews and grossing 100 crores worldwide.
The film is wreaking havoc on OTT as well and has emerged as a true blue blockbuster in every sense. Sethupathi’s 50th film has undoubtedly been a major success for him.
However, not all milestone films have fared as well. Thalapathy Vijay’s 50th film, Sura, released in 2010, was a significant disappointment. The film was a huge disaster and is often cited as one of Vijay’s worst films, frequently getting trolled on social media to this day.
For other notable actors, Ajith’s 50th film, Mankatha, was a blockbuster, while Vikram’s 50th film, I, did big numbers but is considered only average due to high costs and weak content.
