# Lokesh Kanagaraj’s First Time In Front Of The Camera Finally Has A Release Date

URL: https://technosports.co.in/lokesh-kanagarajs-first-time/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Filmmakers stepping in front of the camera rarely happens without turning heads — and when it’s Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director behind Kaithi, Vikram, and Coolie, the internet takes notice. His acting debut, DC, now has an official date: July 31, 2026.

Directed by Captain Miller filmmaker Arun Matheswaran, DC pairs Lokesh opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in a romantic action drama billed as a gritty, modern-day spin on the classic tale of Devadas. The makers confirmed the news with a poster teasing the ensemble cast armed and ready for battle.

### What’s DC About?

The story follows two characters on the run — Devadas, a gangster haunted by his past, and Chandra, caught up in a parallel crisis of her own. Circumstance forces Devadas to protect her, and protection slowly turns into love. The trailer leans into Matheswaran’s signature style: stark black-and-white visuals paired with relentless, high-octane action.

### Lokesh Kanagaraj: Overview

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Release date | July 31, 2026 |
| Director/Writer | Arun Matheswaran |
| Lead cast | Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi |
| Supporting cast | Sanjana AK |
| Production banner | Sun Pictures |
| Music composer | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematographer | Mukesh G |
| Editor | GK Prasanna |
| Additional screenplay | Arun Ranjan |

### A Director’s Bold New Chapter

![Lokesh Kanagaraj](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/loskksks.jpg)

This isn’t just an acting debut — it’s a genre experiment. Lokesh, known for orchestrating his own cinematic universe behind the camera, now steps into a role inspired by one of Indian literature’s most tragic romantic figures. The original [Devdas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devdas_(1917_novel)) novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay has inspired countless adaptations across languages, and DC reimagines that emotional core inside a modern crime thriller.

Meanwhile, Lokesh’s directorial slate stays packed — he’s currently developing the untitled AA23 project starring Allu Arjun, with Anirudh Ravichander composing music for that film too, marking his first-ever collaboration with the Pushpa star.

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## FAQs

### **Q1: When does DC release in theatres?**

DC is confirmed to hit the big screens on July 31, 2026.

### **Q2: Who plays the lead roles in DC?**

Lokesh Kanagaraj marks his acting debut opposite Wamiqa Gabbi, with Arun Matheswaran directing.