Director-turned-actor Lokesh Kanagaraj has achieved a massive milestone with his first lead role. His debut film ‘DC’ has collected over ₹100 crore globally within two weeks of its release. The action-thriller, directed by Arun Matheswaran, hit theaters on August 7, 2026, and has been performing strongly at the box office ever since.
The production house Sun Pictures officially announced the achievement on social media. They shared a poster of Lokesh Kanagaraj holding a gun with the text “Massive blockbuster. 100+ crores worldwide gross”. The actor reshared the post and expressed his gratitude, writing, “All this love… forever grateful”. His co-star Wamiqa Gabbi also shared the news on her Instagram Stories with a simple “Thank you”.
‘DC’ Box Office Collection Breakdown
The film’s box office numbers show a steady rise since its opening day. According to the trade website Sacnilk, ‘DC’ collected ₹61.54 crore net and ₹70.85 crore gross in India so far. The overseas markets contributed ₹21.85 crore, bringing the total worldwide gross to ₹92.70 crore in 14 days.
On its first day, the film opened with a net collection of ₹4.10 crore in India and a worldwide gross of ₹5.70 crore. The numbers grew significantly over the opening weekend. Day 2 brought in ₹7 crore, and Day 3 added ₹9.55 crore. By the end of its first week, the India net collection had reached ₹41.90 crore.
The second week saw continued earnings. Day 8 collected ₹2.86 crore, Day 9 brought ₹5.50 crore, and Day 10 added ₹4.50 crore. The film maintained its momentum despite a natural decline in daily collections during weekdays.
On Day 14, the film earned an estimated ₹1.23 crore net in India, with a 25.5% drop from the previous day. The Tamil version remained the bigger contributor, collecting ₹82 lakh from 1,159 shows, while the Telugu version added ₹41 lakh from 668 shows.
About the Film ‘DC’
‘DC’ marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first appearance as a lead actor. The filmmaker, known for directing hits like Vikram, Leo, and Coolie, stepped in front of the camera for this project. The film is directed by Arun Matheswaran, who previously made Rocky (2021), Saani Kaayidham (2022), and Captain Miller (2024).
The story follows Devadas (played by Lokesh Kanagaraj), an outcast who fights to protect an innocent family after they become victims of police brutality. His path crosses with Chandra (Wamiqa Gabbi) and Parvathi (Sanjana Krishnamoorthy), two women whose lives have been shaped by injustice. The film also features Avinash Raghudevan, Kasthuri Raja, Aadukalam Naren, Thalaivasal Vijay, and others in supporting roles.
Anirudh Ravichander composed the music and background score, which has received widespread praise. Mukesh G handled the cinematography, GK Prasanna edited the film, and PC Stunts choreographed the action sequences. The film was produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner.
Audience and Celebrity Reactions
Social media users have responded positively to ‘DC’ since its release. Many viewers praised Lokesh Kanagaraj’s performance in his acting debut.
“Lokesh Kanagaraj is stunning as Das. Wamiqa Gabbi was cast perfectly and went on to shake the theatres in the police station scene. Definitely worth your ticket!”
Another fan described the film as a gripping experience:
“#DC is a gripping cinematic experience from start to finish. #LokeshKanagaraj delivers a surprisingly intense performance, while @iWamiqaGabbi adds soul to the story with a mature and impactful role. #Anirudh’s electrifying background score is the heartbeat of the film. A must-watch on the big screen.”
Anirudh Ravichander’s background score emerged as one of the film’s biggest highlights. A viewer wrote:
“No words to praise you, man, @anirudhofficial! You are truly God’s gift to cinema and music lovers. What you’ve done in the first half of #DC has left me speechless. Absolute madness!”
Several celebrities also appreciated the film. Suriya, Soundarya Rajinikanth, Vignesh Shivan, Mahesh Babu, and Allu Arjun were among those who praised ‘DC’ for its craft.
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A Rare Achievement for a Debut Film
‘DC’ has become one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026. It currently holds the fourth spot, trailing only Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, Suriya’s Karuppu, and Vishwanath & Sons. The film has surpassed Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, which collected ₹85.10 crore in its lifetime run.
What makes this achievement more notable is that ‘DC’ is an A-rated film with a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes. The film was made on a reported budget of ₹25 crore, making the ₹100 crore gross a significant return on investment.
Lokesh Kanagaraj has become one of the few actors to deliver a ₹100 crore worldwide grosser with a debut film in a lead role. His transition from director to actor has been well received by both critics and audiences.
The film continues to run in theaters, with the third weekend expected to add more to its total collection. With positive word-of-mouth and strong reviews, ‘DC’ is set to maintain its box office run in the coming weeks.
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