Produced by:- Kalanithi Maran
Starring:- Dhanush
Sundeep Kishan
Kalidas Jayaram
Dushara Vijayan
S. J. Suryah
Prakash Raj
Selvaraghavan
Aparna Balamurali
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Saravanan
Divya Pillai
Dileepan
Release date:- 26 July 2024
Running time:- 145 minutes[1]
Raayan (2024), directed by and starring Dhanush, is a gritty action drama marking the actor's 50th film. Set in the crime-ridden world of North Chennai, the movie follows the journey of Raayan, a simple man who runs a food joint while protecting his two brothers (played by Sundeep Kishan and Kalidas Jayaram) and sister Durga (Dushara Vijayan). After a series of tragic events, including his brother's fatal encounter with a local don's son, Raayan is drawn into a dangerous conflict between mafia bosses Sethu (SJ Suryah) and Durai (Saravanan).
The film's central theme revolves around sibling bonds and revenge, with Raayan battling to keep his family safe amidst increasing threats. Dhanush's portrayal is praised for his restrained but impactful performance, and Dushara Vijayan shines as the fiery sister. AR Rahman's score and Om Prakash’s cinematography elevate the film visually and emotionally. While Raayan impresses with its atmospheric tension and action, some critics felt the second half fell short in emotional depth and pacing
