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DC movie review: Lokesh Kanagaraj might debut as a hero, but Anirudh Ravichander steals the show

DC movie review: Lokesh Kanagaraj might debut as a hero, but Anirudh Ravichander steals the show

DC Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy, Krish Dayal Director: Arun Matheswaran Rating: ★★★½ Arun Matheswaran has the task of retelling Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Bengali classic Devdas in an engaging manner with DC. From Akkineni Nageswara Rao to Shah Rukh Khan and Abhay Deol, the spoilt alcoholic brat has been immortalised on screen many a time. Now, what can Lokesh Kanagaraj, in his debut as an actor, offer that’s different from what we’ve seen before? DC movie review: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi play the leads in this action film. DC movie story Like any good Devdas adaptation, we have Devadas (Lokesh Kanagaraj), Parvathy (Sanjana Krishnamoorthy) and Chandra (Wamiqa Gabbi) driving this tale. Das is a gangster whose own father no longer speaks to him due to his affinity for violence. Parvathy is a bar singer whose romance with Das is cut short before it can even fully bloom. And then there’s the abused and exploited prostitute Chandra, who sees a ray of hope and grabs on to it. But will a romance like …

DC Twitter reviews: Viewers say Anirudh’s score is the backbone of gangster drama, praise Lokesh Kanagaraj’s performance

DC Twitter reviews: Viewers say Anirudh’s score is the backbone of gangster drama, praise Lokesh Kanagaraj’s performance

DC is one of the most awaited Tamil films of the year. Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is one of the most prolific directors in the country, makes his acting debut in a lead role with the film alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. Viewers who saw the film on the first day took to X to share their unfiltered review of the film, and if the first reactions are anything to go by then DC is one of the best films of the year. Anirudh and Lokesh Kanagaraj saw the action-drama DC in theatres. What are viewers saying about DC A viewer wrote after watching the film, “#DC is a gripping cinematic experience from start to finish. #LokeshKanagaraj delivers a surprisingly intense performance, while @iWamiqaGabbi adds soul to the story with a mature and impactful role. #Anirudh’s electrifying background score is the heartbeat of the film. A must-watch on the big screen.” Another user wrote, “If you love Visaranai, Vada Chennai, Viduthalai, you would love #DC to the core. A different film that blends social issues, police atrocities and …

DC Movie Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film is a rollercoaster of action and raw mayhem with Wamiqa Gabbi charming as ever

DC Movie Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film is a rollercoaster of action and raw mayhem with Wamiqa Gabbi charming as ever

Name: DC Director: Arun Matheswaran Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Writer: Arun Matheswaran, Franklin Jacob, Arun Ranjan Rating: 4/5 DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj in the lead role, was released in theaters on August 7, 2026, marking the director’s debut as a lead actor. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the action thriller features Wamiqa Gabbi as the co-lead. If you’re planning to watch the film in theaters this week, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot DC follows the story of Devadas, a rebel in an outlaw group who stands against the systemic hardships faced by people. Along with his crew, he survives by swindling from those in power, making them prime targets for the authorities. However, things take a turn when officers mistreat an innocent man and take his money, prompting Devadas to retaliate. This leads an officer to spearhead an investigation against the crew, setting off a chain of intense events. Meanwhile, the outlaw crosses paths with Chandra and decides to help her escape her troubled life. Eventually, she …

12 Top South Films to Watch in Theaters for August 2026: Yash starrer Toxic to Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons

12 Top South Films to Watch in Theaters for August 2026: Yash starrer Toxic to Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons

As another month begins, a major lineup of South Indian films is set to hit the big screens. Here is a list of movies to watch in theaters this August 2026. Top 12 South Indian Movies to Watch in Theaters for August 2026 1. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Cast: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth Director: Geetu Mohandas Genre: Action Thriller Language: Kannada-English Release Date: August 26, 2026 Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups follows Raya, a ruthless man who rises to build a powerful empire in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s under Portuguese colonial rule. Navigating a violent underworld driven by fear and ambition, Raya’s relentless pursuit of power comes at a high personal cost, eventually bringing him into conflict with his son, Rumi aka Ticket. 2. DC Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy Director: Arun Matheswaran Genre: Romantic Action Language: Tamil Release Date: August 7, 2026 DC follows Devadas, an outlaw on the run after being wrongly linked to the death of an officer and …

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

South Indian cinema has an exciting lineup of films arriving in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the latest releases coming to the big screens. 14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week 1. Korean Kanakaraju Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Director: Merlapaka Gandhi Genre: Horror Comedy Language: Telugu Release Date: August 7, 2026 Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju, a hot-headed youth from Penukonda in the Rayalaseema region, whose life changes after he is possessed by the spirit trapped inside a mysterious Korean dragon-shaped vase. Whenever someone says the word “Korea,” his powerful alter ego awakens, transforming him into a fluent Korean-speaking, katana-wielding warrior with extraordinary abilities. Along with his best friend Satya and a Korean translator, Kanakaraju is drawn into a chaotic cross-cultural adventure involving Indian and Korean outlaws across India and South Korea. 2. Vivaah Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Abhishek Sreekumar, Dhruvan, Nayana Elza, Aneesh Gopal, Sruthy Jayan Director: Blesson Elssa Genre: Family Drama Language: Malayalam Release Date: August 7, 2026 Vivaah explores the …

DC trailer: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi wage war against cops and criminals in bloody crime drama. Watch video

DC trailer: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi wage war against cops and criminals in bloody crime drama. Watch video

Having achieved success through his directorial ventures, filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is now ready for his next big leap. This time, he takes up the responsibility of being a part of the lead role in the upcoming movie DC, and from what has been revealed in the trailer that was recently launched, there is no doubt that DC is going to be an intense journey of emotion and action. Alongside him in this film, which is a romantic and thrilling actioner, will be actor Wamiqa Gabbi. Lokesh Kanagaraj turns action hero in DC trailer, takes on cops, gangsters and revenge in acting debut. DC trailer: A man on the run finds himself in a deadly battle Clocking at the 2 minute 32 second mark, we get introduced to Devadas (Lokesh Kanagaraj), who tries to outrun not only his past but also the law. Everything falls apart when the police officer is killed and there follows the hunt for his murderer. On top of that, there is a second case which involves an investigation of the criminal …

DC trailer: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi’s romance unfolds amid crime and revenge | Tamil News

DC trailer: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi’s romance unfolds amid crime and revenge | Tamil News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 10:10 PM IST The makers of DC have unveiled the trailer of the upcoming Tamil romantic action thriller, offering a gripping glimpse into a world where crime, romance and revenge collide. The film marks filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s first full-fledged lead acting role, with Wamiqa Gabbi starring opposite him. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, DC is set to hit theatres on August 7, with Dharma Productions distributing the film across the Hindi-speaking markets in North India. A gritty romance unfolds amid crime and revenge Clocking in at 2 minutes and 32 seconds, the trailer of DC introduces Lokesh as Devadas, a man with a troubled past who finds himself hunted by the police while navigating a dangerous criminal underworld. Wamiqa Gabbi plays Chandra, whose fate becomes intertwined with Devadas as the two embark on a violent journey driven by revenge, love and survival. The trailer opens with a relentless police chase following the killing of a police officer, while another parallel investigation centres on a gang that has stolen a cache …

Ayushmann Khurrana’s theatre group once rejected Wamiqa Gabbi, then she became his co-star. Watch their ‘confrontation’

Ayushmann Khurrana’s theatre group once rejected Wamiqa Gabbi, then she became his co-star. Watch their ‘confrontation’

Ayushmann Khurrana and Wamiqa Gabbi recently starred together in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, alongside Rakul Preet Singh and Sara Ali Khan. This was the two actors’ first collaboration, but it wasn’t the first time they crossed paths, figuratively speaking. Ayushmnann Khurrana with Wamiqa Gabbi in a still from Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Last month, in an interview, Wamiqa revealed how she was rejected by a theatre group that Ayushmann was a member of. The clip of their hilarious confrontation has now resurfaced on social media. Ayushmann’s theatre group rejected Wamiqa On the show, Ayushmann spoke about his college days in Chandigarh before he entered the film industry and how he had been deeply involved in acting and singing since then. He said, “I had a band and a theatre group, I was having a lot of fun in Chandigarh.” Wamiqa interrupted him and asked, “Which theatre group was this? Aaghaaz?” She then revealed that she had auditioned for the theatre group. “They rejected me,” she said. Visibly embarrassed, Ayushmann responded, “I was not …

Exclusive | Adivi Sesh to shoot for G2’s schedule in Hyderabad, massive set made in Hyderabad

Exclusive | Adivi Sesh to shoot for G2’s schedule in Hyderabad, massive set made in Hyderabad

Actor Adivi Sesh’s brainchild Goodachari (2018) became one of the highest grossing spy thriller Telugu films upon release and now the actor is determined to take it to the next level with the sequel G2. We have exclusively learnt that the next schedule of the film is going to be shot in Hyderabad and a colossal film set has been resurrected to match the intensity of the scene. Adivi Sesh will reprise his role of Agent Gopi in G2. A source tells us, “A huge dramatic sequence is being filmed on a massive set in Hyderabad. Emraan Hashmi and Wamiqa Gabbi will also join Sesh in this next schedule which is expected to start in July.” The source adds, “The team has been working hard day and night for this next schedule. It is one of the most crucial schedules of the film and there will high tech action shot. Sesh knows the kind of love fans have for Goodachari, so he is ensuring that the sequel matches to that expectations. The next schedule is …