DC Box Office Day 1: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Acting Debut Makes a Solid Start, Check Collections

DC has opened to a promising response at the box office, with Lokesh Kanagaraj making his acting debut. The film recorded a solid first-day collection, setting the stage for its weekend performance.

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Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the top directors in the Tamil film industry. He has delivered back-to-back hits like *Maanagaram*, *Kaithi*, *Master*, *Vikram*, *Leo*, and *Coolie*. Even with a packed schedule of Pan-India films, he has now made his acting debut in 'DC'. Arun Maatheswaran, who previously directed *Saani Kaayidham*, *Rocky*, and *Captain Miller*, has directed this film.

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Fans had huge expectations for this film, as it marks Lokesh Kanagaraj's debut as a hero. Sanjana and Wamiqa Gabbi star opposite him in the movie. Anirudh has composed the music, and Kalanithi Maran has produced it under the Sun Pictures banner. The Censor Board gave the film an 'A' certificate due to its high-octane action sequences. 'DC' was released worldwide yesterday.

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The makers arranged a special screening of 'DC' before its official release. Top directors from the Tamil film industry attended the show and gave it positive reviews. Fans who watched the film yesterday are also praising Lokesh Kanagaraj's performance. Many are saying that Anirudh's music is the film's biggest strength, especially praising the next-level background score.

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Now, the box office collection details for 'DC' are out. The film, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj, has made a massive impact on its very first day. According to data from Sacnilk, the movie grossed a whopping ₹5.70 crore worldwide yesterday. The report states that the film collected ₹4.70 crore in India and another ₹1 crore from overseas markets. Getting such a huge opening for a debut hero's film is quite surprising.

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Breaking down the numbers, the Tamil version of 'DC' collected the most, earning ₹2.60 crore. The film also performed well in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, collecting ₹1.40 crore. In Kerala, 'DC' earned ₹60 lakh. According to Sacnilk, the movie collected ₹40 lakh in Karnataka and ₹30 lakh from the rest of India. Since today and tomorrow are weekend holidays, the film's collections are expected to increase even more.