Archive · 7 Aug 2026
'DC' Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj's Acting Debut Impresses Fans
Lokesh Kanagaraj is a famous movie director who usually makes films.
This time, he decided to try something new: acting in a movie.
The movie is called DC.
It is playing in theaters right now.
In the movie, Lokesh plays a character named Devadas.
A talented actress named Wamiqa Gabbi is also in the movie.
The music was made by Anirudh Ravichander, and people love it.
After watching the movie, many fans wrote about it on X, a social media app.
They said it was exciting and very good.
Because so many people liked it, the movie might do really well.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for directing films like Kaithi, Master, Vikram and Coolie, makes his acting debut in DC, directed by Arun Matheswaran.
Wamiqa Gabbi plays the lead role, and the film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Early reviews on X are positive, with netizens calling the theatrical experience a 'blockbuster' and praising Lokesh Kanagaraj's performance as Devadas.
Viewers also praised Anirudh Ravichander's background score and Wamiqa Gabbi's act.
Originally a Tamil film, DC has been dubbed and released in Telugu and Hindi, and its box office performance is expected to depend on reviews and word of mouth.
- Who
- Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut as Devadas, alongside lead actress Wamiqa Gabbi, with the film directed by Arun Matheswaran and music by Anirudh Ravichander.
- What
- The Tamil action film DC, marking Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut, has hit theaters and is receiving positive early reviews from fans on X.
- When
- Recently released in theaters; no exact release date is stated in the articles.
- Where
- In theaters; originally Tamil, the film was also dubbed and released in Telugu and Hindi.
- Why
- The film marks the acting debut of popular filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, and its box office performance is expected to hinge on the positive early reviews and word of mouth.
- Director
- Arun Matheswaran
- Cast
- Lokesh Kanagaraj (acting debut, as Devadas), Wamiqa Gabbi
- Music Composer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Languages
- Tamil (original), dubbed in Telugu and Hindi
- Director's Previous Films
- Rocky, Saani Kaayidham, Captain Miller
- Lokesh Kanagaraj's Directorial Works
- Kaithi, Master, Vikram, Coolie
- Early Audience Response
- Positive reviews on X; called a 'blockbuster' by netizens