Raayan Movie Review: Dhanush’s 50th Film Falls Short of Expectations

Raayan Movie Cast

• Dhanush as Kaartavaraayan aka Raayan
• Sundeep Kishan as Muthuvelaraayan
• Kalidas Jayaram as Maanikyaraayan
• Dushara Vijayan as Durga
• SJ Suryah as Sethuram
• Aparna Balamurali as Megahlai
• Selvaraghavan as Sethu

Raayan Movie Plot Summary

Kaartavaraayan aka Raayan (Dhanush) leads a peaceful life with his siblings in Anjanaouram. However, their tranquility is shattered when Muthu (Sundeep Kishan) gets into a fight with the local don Dorai’s (Saravanan) men, setting off a dangerous rivalry. Sethuram (SJ Suryah), another gangster, steps into the fray with a deadly plan to eliminate Raayan.

Positive Points of Raayan

• Strong performances from Dhanush, Sundeep Kishan, Dushara Vijayan, and SJ Suryah
• Enjoyable scenes between Dhanush, Sundeep Kishan, and Aparna Balamurali
• Dushara Vijayan shines in her role, which becomes more intense in the second half
• SJ Suryah delivers an exemplary performance

Negative Points of Raayan Movie

• No strong hook point to illustrate the conflict between SJ Suryah and Dhanush
• Unconvincing reasons for SJ Suryah’s desire to kill Raayan
• Film caters mainly to action movie enthusiasts and may not be suitable for family audiences due to violent content

Technical Aspects of Raayan

• Dhanush displays his skills as a director, writer, and actor, but could have crafted a more engaging story
• AR Rahman’s work is noticeable but slightly disappointing
• Cinematography by Om Prakash is decent, while editing by Prasanna GK could have been better
• Production values are satisfactory

Raayan – Final Verdict

Overall, Raayan offers nothing new but remains passable due to the strong performances. The action scenes are adequate but not suitable for family audiences. The lack of a strong hook point and a dragging second half are notable drawbacks. If you still decide to watch it, manage your expectations accordingly.

Raayan Movie Rating: 3.75/5