8 reasons to watch Dhanush-starrer Raayan on big screens

Author: Desimartini Editorial Team

Dhanush's 50th film

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Ensemble star cast

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SJ Suryah as the villain

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Dhanush's sibilings

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An action-packed delight

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Dhanush-Selvaraghavan combo

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Love amid chaos

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AR Rahman's music

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