Selvaraghavan directed thriller film Naane Varuvean [Review Here] starring Dhanush in dual roles has opened up to a good start at the Tamil Nadu box-office. On its day 1 of run in theaters, the movie has grossed Rs. 7.8 Cr. in the state, with Chennai city alone contributing Rs. 74 lakhs. 

Worldwide, Naane Varuvean is estimated to have grossed upwards of Rs. 13. 7 Cr. and region wise breakdown of the same is listed here: 

• Tamil Nadu - Rs 7. 8 Cr
• Andhra Pradesh/Telengana - Rs. 1 Cr+
• Kerala - Rs. 30 lakhs
• Karnataka - Rs. 37 lakhs+
• Rest of India - Rs. 30 lakhs+
• Overseas - Rs. 4 Cr+
• Total Worldwide Gross : Rs. 13.7 Cr+