DC, released on August 7, 2026, is a Tamil action-crime-romance directed by Arun Matheswaran, marking the acting debut of filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj opposite Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy. Produced by Sun Pictures and distributed in North India by Dharma Productions, the film has opened to a largely positive response from critics and audiences.
Plot Overview
DC follows an outcast, Devadas, and his companions as they fight to protect an innocent family destroyed by police brutality, all while evading a ruthless cop. Along the way, the story explores themes of justice, redemption, and unlikely bonds. The screenplay is written and directed by Arun Matheswaran, known for his raw, grounded style of filmmaking.
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| 1Day 1 (1st Friday) | ₹4.20 Cr |
| 2Day 2 (1st Saturday) | ₹6.90 Cr |
| 3Day 3 (1st Sunday) | ₹10.20 Cr |
| 4Day 4 (1st Monday) | ₹5.80 Cr |
| 5Day 5 (1st Tuesday) | ₹5.60 Cr |
| 6Day 6 (1st Wednesday) | ₹4.80 Cr |
| 7Day 7 (1st Thursday) | ₹7.20 Cr |
| 8Day 8 (2nd Friday) | ₹2.94 Cr |
| 9Day 9 (2nd Saturday) | ₹5.68 Cr |
| 10Day 10 (2nd Sunday) | ₹4.50 Cr |
| 11Day 11 (2nd Monday) | ₹2.00 Cr |
| 12Day 12 (2nd Tuesday) | ₹1.90 Cr |
| 13Day 13 (2nd Wednesday) | ₹1.65 Cr |
| 14Day 14 (2nd Thursday) | ₹1.18 Cr |
| 15Day 15 (3rd Friday) | ₹1.10 Cr |
| 16Day 16 (3rd Saturday) | ₹1.62 Cr |
| 17Day 17 (3rd Sunday) | ₹1.41 Cr |
| Total Collection | ₹68.68 Cr |
DC recorded approximately ₹1.41 crore net on Day 17, taking its total India net collection to around ₹68.88 crore after 17 days. The film continues to maintain a steady theatrical run in its third weekend.
International Release
DC has also opened overseas, including in North America, where it registered gross openings in the range of $120,000–150,000 across its first two days, adding to its overall theatrical footprint outside India.
Cast, Budget & Performances
Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas
Known primarily as the director behind hits like Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, Lokesh Kanagaraj makes his acting debut here as Devadas. Reviews have credited his screen presence as one of the film’s biggest draws, even amid a fairly generic core storyline.
Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra
Wamiqa Gabbi plays Chandra, sharing the emotional weight of the story alongside Kanagaraj, with critics noting her performance adds depth to the film’s romantic threads.
Direction & Music
Arun Matheswaran directs DC with his signature raw, intense visual style, working once again with cinematographer Mukesh G. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose score has been singled out by several reviewers as one of the film’s strongest elements — with some going as far as to say the music elevates the film beyond its writing.
Critical Reception
DC has received largely favourable reviews, with most ratings hovering between 2.75 and 4 out of 5 stars. Critics have praised the theatrical experience and Kanagaraj’s screen presence, while noting that the writing has some shortcomings, with a fairly generic storyline and a second half that grows repetitive in places. Even so, several reviewers have called it a rewarding watch for fans of intense, grounded filmmaking.
Conclusion
DC marks a notable debut for Lokesh Kanagaraj as an actor and continues his run of box office relevance across the Tamil film industry. With steady weekend growth and a score from Anirudh Ravichander drawing particular praise, the film looks set to build on its opening numbers through word-of-mouth in the days ahead.