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Sun Pictures Gifts BMW Cars After DC’s Blockbuster Success
Kalanithi Maran, who produced the film DC, gave three BMW cars to people involved with the movie.
The recipients were Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arun Matheswaran and Anirudh Ravichander.
The gifts were announced by Sun Pictures.
DC reportedly cost Rs 25 crore to make.
It earned more than Rs 100 crore around the world.
The cars were BMW iX1 LWB electric SUVs.
Each car can cost about Rs 49 lakh to Rs 55 lakh in India.
Some fans said Wamiqa Gabbi should also have received a car because she played the lead character Chandra.
Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures gifted BMW iX1 LWB cars to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arun Matheswaran and Anirudh Ravichander.
The gifts followed the commercial success of the Tamil action film DC.
DC reportedly had a Rs 25 crore budget and earned more than Rs 100 crore worldwide.
Each BMW iX1 LWB reportedly costs between Rs 49 lakh and Rs 55 lakh on-road in India.
Some social-media users questioned why lead actor Wamiqa Gabbi was not included among the recipients.
- Who
- Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures gifted BMW cars to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arun Matheswaran and Anirudh Ravichander; social-media users also mentioned Wamiqa Gabbi.
- What
- Three BMW iX1 LWB cars were presented after the success of the film DC.
- Where
- The announcement was made on Sun Pictures’ official page; the cars were priced for the Indian market.
- When
- The gifts were presented recently after DC’s success.
- Why
- The gifts were given to congratulate the recipients for DC’s blockbuster success.
Gift Recognition
Calls for Wamiqa Gabbi’s Inclusion
Who deserved recognition?
Gift Recognition
Sun Pictures recognized Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arun Matheswaran and Anirudh Ravichander with BMW cars after DC’s success.
Calls for Wamiqa Gabbi’s Inclusion
Some social-media users argued that Wamiqa Gabbi, who played lead character Chandra, also deserved a BMW for her contribution and audience impact.
Key facts
- Producer
- Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures
- Film
- DC, a Tamil action film
- Reported budget
- Rs 25 crore
- Reported worldwide gross
- More than Rs 100 crore
- Gifted vehicle
- BMW iX1 LWB
- Reported price per car
- Rs 49 lakh to Rs 55 lakh on-road in India
- Social-media concern
- Users questioned why Wamiqa Gabbi was not given a BMW
Quotes
Sun Pictures
The production company that announced the gifts on its official page.
“Be the change Maaran sir. Gift @iWamiqaGabbi too. She performed equally if not more than Lokesh, and also pulled in the audience and made people talk about Chandra. So she deserves something too. High time we recognise women.”
NDTV
“Mr Kalanithi Maran congratulated and presented the keys to brand-new BMW cars to Arun Matheswaran, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Anirudh for the success of blockbuster #DC!”
NDTV
An unnamed social-media user
A commenter referring to Wamiqa Gabbi’s character in DC.
“Chandra deserves one too.”
NDTV
Sources
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