Dhanush, last seen in “Captain Miller,” is back with his new film “Raayan,” marking his 50th film. Besides acting, Dhanush also wrote and directed the movie. “Raayan” features Sundeep Kishan, SJ Suryah, Dushara Vijayan, and Kalidas Jayaram in important roles. The film was released today in both Telugu and Tamil.
Raayan Story
In the story, young Raayan (Dhanush) is tasked by his parents to look after his three siblings (Sundeep Kishan, Dushara Vijayan, and Kalidas Jayaram) until they return. However, his parents never come back, and Raayan dedicates his life to his siblings. Their area is controlled by Durai (Saravanan), but Sethu (SJ Suryah) wants to take over. Meanwhile, the city commissioner (Prakash Raj) aims to eliminate all gangs in Chennai. Raayan’s brother (Sundeep Kishan) gets involved with these gangs. What is his relationship with them? How does Raayan protect him? You’ll have to watch the film to find out.
Raayan Cast
Cast – Dhanush, Sandeep Kishan, Kalidasu Jairam, Aparna Balamurali, SJ Surya and others
Director – Dhanush
Producer – Kalanithi Maran
Banner – Sun Pictures
Music – A. R. Rahman
Raayan Role
Dhanush excels in his role, playing a reserved yet intimidating character. Though not his most iconic performance, he still stands out. Sundeep Kishan impresses with a substantial role, and Dushara Vijayan shines, delivering one of her career-best performances. SJ Suryah is excellent as always, and Aparna Balamurali, Prakash Raj, and Selvaraghavan perform well in their limited roles.
AR Rahman is a standout in this film, alongside Dhanush. While the songs may not be memorable, the background score is exceptional. Om Prakash’s cinematography sets a gloomy, dark tone for the movie. The production values by Sun Pictures are high, though the editing could have been improved.
Raayan Review
“Raayan” is not a new story; it’s a familiar gangster saga. However, Dhanush attempts to bring a fresh perspective and partially succeeds. The movie lacks surprise elements and runs predictably, especially in the first half. It peaks at the interval and becomes predictable again until the hospital scene. The climax could have been better.
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