Lokesh Kanagaraj has added a major box-office milestone to his acting debut. His Tamil film DC, which marks his first outing as a lead actor, has crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide within two weeks of its theatrical release.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Acting Debut Turns Into a Box Office Success
Known primarily as one of Tamil cinema’s most popular filmmakers, Lokesh Kanagaraj stepped in front of the camera for DC, taking on the lead role in the action drama. The film has now emerged as a notable theatrical success, with its worldwide collection crossing ₹100 crore after two weeks.
The film was released in theatres on August 7, 2026, and had already built strong momentum during its first week. By Day 11, reports had placed its worldwide earnings close to ₹87 crore before it eventually crossed the ₹100 crore milestone.
Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Join the Cast
DC features Lokesh Kanagaraj alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the Tamil-language film combines action, drama and an intense narrative, with Lokesh’s transition from filmmaker to lead actor becoming one of its biggest talking points.
The film has continued to attract audiences across markets, with its Tamil version playing a major role in its theatrical performance.
Strong Run Despite Second-Week Slowdown
Like most theatrical releases, DC witnessed some decline in daily collections during its second week. However, its overall worldwide performance remained strong enough to push the film beyond the ₹100 crore mark.
Earlier box-office reports showed the film crossing approximately ₹70 crore worldwide by its eighth day and moving close to ₹87 crore by Day 11, indicating steady momentum during its theatrical run.
A Major Milestone for Lokesh Kanagaraj
The ₹100 crore worldwide milestone is particularly significant because DC marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as a lead actor. While he has already established himself as a successful filmmaker, the film’s box-office performance gives him a strong start in front of the camera as well.
With Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy sharing the screen with him and Arun Matheswaran directing the project, DC has now secured a major commercial achievement within just two weeks of release.
