# DC Box Office: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Acting Debut Crosses Rs 50 Crore in India

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dc-box-office-lokesh-kanagarajs-acting-2/  
Published: 2026-08-15  
Updated: 2026-08-15  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Turns out directors can headline too. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first outing as a lead actor isn’t just holding its own — it’s crossed a solid milestone even as a fresh Suriya release muscles in for screen space.

## DC Numbers So Far

DC added Rs 3 crore on its second Friday, pushing the film past the Rs 50 crore gross mark in India. The dip on Friday came as the film began facing competition from Vishwanath & Sons, but a spike is expected on Independence Day, with the second weekend total projected around Rs 13 crore — taking the cume near Rs 60 crore.

| Day | Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Friday | Rs 5.25 crore |
| Saturday | Rs 7.50 crore |
| Sunday | Rs 10.75 crore |
| Monday | Rs 6.50 crore |
| Tuesday | Rs 6.50 crore |
| Wednesday | Rs 6.00 crore |
| Thursday | Rs 4.50 crore |
| 2nd Friday | Rs 3.00 crore (est.) |
| **Total** | **Rs 50.00 crore** |

## Where It’s Performing Best

![DC](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/dcserd-1024x576.webp)

Kerala delivered an unexpectedly strong showing at over Rs 12.50 crore gross, while Tamil Nadu led overall with Rs 15.25 crore. The Telugu states added Rs 13.50 crore, and the film has now wrapped its North Indian run at Rs 2.75 crore.

| Territory | Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Tamil Nadu | Rs 15.25 crore |
| AP/TS | Rs 13.50 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs 6.00 crore |
| Kerala | Rs 12.50 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs 2.75 crore |

## A Solid Debut for the Director-Turned-Actor

Directed by Arun Matheswaran and led by [Lokesh Kanagaraj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_(film)) in his first acting role, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, the film has already been dubbed a Clean Hit. It stands as the filmmaker’s first real box office test outside his usual place behind the camera.

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*Disclaimer: Box office figures are trade estimates and analytical tracking numbers, not certified collections.*

## FAQs

### **Q1. How much has DC collected in India so far?**

DC has crossed Rs 50 crore gross at the Indian box office in 8 days.

### **Q2. Who stars in DC?**

 Lokesh Kanagaraj leads in his acting debut, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy.