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
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 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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