Apart from this, the drama also set a new benchmark in Dhanush's career by becoming his highest-grossing movie till date. It has surpassed all previous records by crossing the ₹118 crore worldwide gross mark.

It's worth noting that Dhanush's previous year's release, Thiruchitrambalam, grossed ₹94.25 crore in 18 days.

Vaathi is jointly produced by two leading Tollywood studios, Sithara Entertainments, and Fortune Four Cinemas.

The film focuses on the privatisation of the education system and one man's efforts to combat it.

'Vaathi' has reportedly earned over Rs 30 crores by the end of day 3 in Tamil Nadu, with the day 3 collection being higher than the previous two days' collections;

"Films should serve a greater purpose than just entertainment. The value of a good education is emphasised by Sir."

Interestingly, the versatile actor for the first time clashing with his brother and director come actor's Bakasuran directed by Mohan G.

Vaathi, which is set in the 1990s and centres on the theme of education, marks Dhanush's first appearance as a teacher.

The film's trailer was released on Tuesday, and the actor playing the teacher from the 1990s for the first time is the crowning glory.

It's worth noting that he reportedly to act in a film directed by another Telugu filmmaker, Sekar Kammula, that will be released in three languages.