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DC Box Office: Lokesh Kanagaraj's Film Surpasses Rs 11 Crore
A movie called DC is playing in theatres.
It is a Tamil film that mixes romance, action, and a thriller story.
Lokesh Kanagaraj plays the lead role for the very first time.
The story is loosely inspired by a very old 1917 book called Devdas.
On its first day, the movie earned Rs 4.40 crore.
On the second day, it earned even more — Rs 6.70 crore.
That was a jump of more than 50 percent.
Altogether, the film has now earned Rs 11.10 crore in India.
Most of the tickets were sold for the Tamil version, with some for Telugu and Hindi.
Critics liked the movie and gave it good reviews.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC earned Rs 6.70 crore on Day 2, a 52.3% rise from its Rs 4.40 crore opening, taking its India net total to Rs 11.10 crore.
Tamil shows contributed Rs 4.70 crore on Saturday, followed by the Telugu version (Rs 1.80 crore) and Hindi version (Rs 0.50 crore).
DC is a 2026 Tamil romantic action thriller directed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Sun Pictures, backed by Kalanithi Maran.
The film marks Lokesh Kanagaraj's debut as a lead actor and also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy.
Released worldwide on August 7, 2026, DC received positive reviews, including 3.5/5 stars from News18 Showsha, and is loosely inspired by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1917 novel Devdas.
- Who
- Lokesh Kanagaraj, starring in his debut lead role alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy; the film is directed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Sun Pictures, backed by Kalanithi Maran.
- What
- The Tamil film DC picked up pace at the box office on Day 2, earning Rs 6.70 crore (a 52.3% rise) and surpassing Rs 11 crore in India net collections.
- Where
- Theatres across India, with Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions; the film was released worldwide.
- When
- Released in theatres worldwide on August 7, 2026; Day 2 collections were recorded on Saturday.
- Why
- After a relatively quiet opening, the film gained traction on Saturday, driven by strong Tamil-show collections and positive critical reviews.
Key facts
- Film
- DC
- Genre
- Tamil romantic action thriller
- Director
- Arun Matheswaran
- Production
- Sun Pictures (backed by Kalanithi Maran)
- Lead Cast
- Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy
- Release Date
- August 7, 2026
- Opening Day Collection
- Rs 4.40 crore
- India Net Total (Day 2)
- Rs 11.10 crore
Quotes
News18 Showsha
Film reviewer for News18
“DC isn’t perfect. It sometimes mistakes ambition for balance. But when it locks into its rhythm, it’s stylish, gripping and visually unforgettable.”
news18.com
Sources
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