Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut 'DC' opened to strong numbers on August 8, recovering 18% of its production budget on the first day.
The film, a reimagined gangster drama inspired by 'Devdas', has been hailed as the sixth-biggest Tamil opening of 2026.
Critics have praised Kanagaraj's performance and the film's stylish direction, marking a successful transition from behind the camera to the lead role.