# DC Box Office: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Acting Debut Just Pulled Off A Monday Miracle

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dc-box-office-lokesh-kanagarajs-acting-debut/  
Published: 2026-08-11  
Updated: 2026-08-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Most films dread the Monday drop. **“DC”**, starring director-turned-actor Lokesh Kanagaraj, did the opposite — and the numbers are turning heads across the industry.

## The Monday That Beat Day One

DC collected Rs. 6.50 crore on its fourth day, a stunning 23 percent higher than its opening day collection. That kind of hold on a Monday is rare and signals strong word-of-mouth is doing the heavy lifting. The film’s total now stands at Rs. 30 crore in just four days.

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

## DC Day-Wise Collections

| Day | Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Friday | Rs. 5.25 crore |
| Saturday | Rs. 7.50 crore |
| Sunday | Rs. 10.75 crore |
| Monday | Rs. 6.50 crore |
| **Total** | **Rs. 30.00 crore** |

## Where The Numbers Are Coming From

Tamil Nadu remains the film’s stronghold with over Rs. 9.50 crore, but the real surprise is Kerala. DC opened there with just Rs. 50 lakh, jumped to Rs. 2.50 crore by Sunday, and then hit Rs. 1.50 crore on Monday — triple its opening day. The film has also performed steadily in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (Rs. 8.50 crore) and Karnataka (Rs. 3.75 crore).

## Territory-Wise Breakdown

| Area | Gross |
| --- | --- |
| Tamil Nadu | Rs. 9.50 crore |
| AP/TS | Rs. 8.50 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs. 3.75 crore |
| Kerala | Rs. 6.25 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| **India** | **Rs. 30.00 crore** |

## Why This Matters

DC marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut, and a modern adaptation of the Devdas story, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi. Opening at just Rs. 5 crore, the film is now projected to close its first week around Rs. 40 crore — a trajectory trade watchers are calling a likely Clean Hit.

[Devdas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devdas), the classic Bengali novella by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, has inspired numerous film adaptations across Indian cinema over the past century.

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## The Bottom Line

A film beating its own opening day on a Monday is a rare and strong signal. If DC keeps this momentum, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first outing in front of the camera could turn into one of the year’s sleeper hits.

### FAQs

### **Q1: How much has DC earned at the box office so far?**

 DC has collected Rs. 30 crore in India within its first four days.

### **Q2: Is DC based on an existing story?**

 Yes, it’s a modern adaptation of the classic novel Devdas.