Dhanush's highly anticipated 50th film, 'Raayan,' directed and headlined by the actor, made a strong debut at the box office, earning Rs 12.5 crore on its opening day. The majority of this revenue came from Tamil screenings (Rs 11 crore), while Telugu screenings contributed Rs 1.5 crore. The film, which features a star-studded cast including SJ Suryah, Prakash Raj, and Sundeep Kishan, has received mixed reviews but has been praised for its engaging second half and plot twists. Despite its success in Tamil Nadu and other regions, the Hindi version saw minimal occupancy. The film, produced by Sun Pictures and with music by AR Rahman, is expected to maintain strong performance over the weekend, driven by Dhanush's star power and the film's compelling narrative.