Rana Daggubati achieved good success with 'Nene Raju Nene Mantri' as a solo hero. The movie received divide talk initially but still, the movie turned out to be a commercial hit later with good collections. The makers initially planned to release the Tamil version of this film simultaneously with Telugu but it couldn't materialise. They have released Tamil version 'Naan Aanayittal' yesterday.
Even though Rana is a popular actor in Tamil Nadu with films like 'Baahubali'.. 'Ghazi' and Kajal Aggarwal is a familiar face in Kollywood, audience didn't care much about the film. Nine other Tamil films released in Tamil in competition to Rana film yesterday. As there is no Tamil biggie slated for release, Tamil filmmakers utilised the weekend just like a box office clearance sale. But who will care a dubbing film amid so many films? Moreover, the makers didn't promote it in Tamil vigorously as they did in Telugu.
Rana film got very few theatres. Even Tamil critics ignored the film. There were no reviews either. There was no discussion about the film as well. Whatever be the case, it will be a disappointment for Rana.