Raayan Tops list of Dhanush’s 7 Highest Grossing Movies
Dhanush is a highly beloved and respected film personality worldwide. With a career spanning over 3 decades and 20 years, he has delivered top-tier cinema to audiences. Not limiting himself to Tamil language films, he has also worked in Hindi and English movies. His filmography of 50 films includes groundbreaking and unconventional cinema. Let’s take a look at Dhanush’s Highest Grossing Movies.
5 Dhanush’s Highest Grossing Movies Worldwide
1. Raayan
Raayan, Dhanush’s latest film which he also directed, is his highest grossing movie. His 50th film was a major success, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide in record time. With a total gross of around 150 crore worldwide, it is nearing the end of its successful run.
Raayan, an A-rated film, initially had lower hype compared to Dhanush’s other films. However, it surprised everyone positively once released, becoming the highest grossing Tamil film of the year so far.
2. Vaathi
Vaathi is Dhanush’s second highest grossing movie, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide after Thiruchitrambalam. This period action-drama about a teacher protecting the education system resonated well with audiences, grossing Rs 106 crores worldwide.
In 2023, Dhanush achieved his second consecutive year with a Rs 100 crore plus final collection, with Raayan extending the streak to 3 years. Given Dhanush’s strong film choices, this trend is likely to continue.
3. Thiruchitrambalam
In 2022, Dhanush entered the Rs 100 crore gross worldwide club with Thiruchitrambalam, a romantic-comedy-drama. Thiruchitrambalam affirmed Dhanush’s versatility once again, becoming one of the top grossing Tamil movies of 2022 with a collection of Rs 104 crores.
The film shattered the idea that small concept films wouldn’t work post-pandemic, as long as they had heart.
4. Raanjhanaa
Raanjhanaa, Dhanush’s first Hindi film, directed by Aanand L Rai, garnered Rs 94 crore worldwide. It was his highest grossing movie until surpassed by Thiruchitrambalam in 2022, another romantic-comedy-drama.
Dhanush gained popularity in Hindi-speaking regions after Raanjhanaa, which has now achieved cult status.
5. Captain Miller
Regarded as one of Dhanush’s costly misses, Captain Miller collected around Rs 69 crore worldwide, narrowly making it into his top 5 films. Despite opening strongly, it faced word-of-mouth issues, impacting its overall performance.
Dhanush’s Highest Grossing Movies – Worldwide Gross
| Rank | Movies | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raayan | Rs 150 crore* (still running) |
| 2 | Vaathi | Rs 106 crore |
| 3 | Thiruchitrambalam | Rs 104 crore |
| 4 | Raanjhanaa | Rs 94 crore |
| 5 | Captain Miller | Rs 69 crore |
Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources as well as our own research. The figures can be approximate and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question
Upcoming Dhanush Films
Dhanush has a promising lineup of movies ahead including Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, Kubera, Ilayaraja, and Tere Ishq Mein. With a diverse range of genres, audiences are in for a treat with his upcoming releases.
Conclusion
Dhanush’s impeccable movie choices have established him as a versatile actor. As boundaries between languages blur, Dhanush stands to gain the most due to his association with high-concept films that transcend markets.
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