‘Raayan,’ the latest film in which Dhanush is starred, will be available on Amazon Prime Video and not on Netflix. This most awaited movie and second directorial of Dhanush released in theaters on July 26, 2024 and now going to hit the digital platforms on August 23, 2024. The movie will have a Tamil version which has been bought by Amazon Prime Video while the Telugu version will be dubbed in other languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. This increases the coverage of people to those who could view the film which is offered in over 241 countries across the globe.
Plot Summary
“Raayan”, based in the backdrop of 1990s is a film detailing the life of Kathavaraayan “Raayan” portrayed by Dhanush who is forced into the responsibility of becoming the protector of his sibblings after his parents disappeared in a strange circumstances. The family shifts to North Chennai, a new beginning is set. Raayan is working in a fast-food restaurant, at the same time his siblings deal with their problems in a poor district. One of the interesting episodes of the story rises from the fact that one of Raayan’s brothers, Muthu happens to kill a young man in a bar brawl. This episode introduces a new police commissioner who invites Raayan and his family into a trap and adventure of deceit, treachery, and revenge. These are the dangerous situations within which the family has to live and guard itself and by which they have to face criminality and the justice system.
Cast and Crew
The movie ‘’Raayan’’ has a star studded cast, which is as follows. Apart from directing he also acts in the movie and plays the role of Kathavaraayan “Raayan”. Other characters are portrayed by Kalidas Jayaram, Sundeep Kishan, S.J.Suryah and Rakul Preet Singh. Popular actors are also included in the movie’s cast; Prakash Raj as highly corrupt police commissioner Sargunam and S. J. Suryah as antagonist Sethuraman “Sethu. ” The movie also stars Dushara Vijayan, Raayan’s sister Durga and Aparna Balamurali as Muthu’s wife Megala. It is made under Sun Pictures Production by Kalanithi Maran, music by A. R. Rahman, camera by Om Prakash and edited by Prasanna GK.
Themes and Direction
Dhanush, with his different directions in story telling presents ‘Raayan’as a raw savvy action movie, revolving around Family Feud, Betrayal or Survival Instincts. It reflects the gritty lives of people in North Chennai and has got a good portrayal of the characters and their lives. This essence of the film is very much there in Dhanush’s direction, especially the look and characterization of Raayan as a confused character between being a responsible elder brother and a man who will do anything to protect that brother. The plot of this movie is very dramatic with lots of turn overs that make the audience engaged most of the time.
Music and Production
The songs of ‘Raayan’, being composed by A.R. Rahman, provide good musical background to the film’s realistic feel. The music has a significant role as it accompanies the presentation of the film’s tracks like ‘Adangaatha Asuran’ and ‘Raayan Rumble’ that gave an ambiance to specific scenes. To get the authenticity about locations the film production deserves an appreciate as it gives the North Chennai of 1990’s look appropriately. The film’s cinematography is done by Om Prakash who effectively portrays the crude geography of the region; the film is well cut by Prasanna GK.
Availability on Amazon Prime Video
The movie “Raayan” is scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime once it has been produced and shot and that will be on August 23, 2024. Having the film available on this platform means the film gets to reach people from all over the world where the film has subtitles and dubbed in many languages. Over the years, various Indian movies have been streaming on platforms like Amazon’s Prime Video, offering an outlet to distribute works besides theatres for actors like Dhanush. The availability of the film on Amazon prime Video is a business approach to take benefit from enhanced viewer shifting toward digital section and looking forwarded to a post covid19 world where people are more likely to undertake OTT platforms.
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