Director Lokesh Kanagaraj makes intense acting debut in Arun Matheswaran’s ‘DC’: See SNEAK PEEK | Tamil Movie News
Director-turned-actor Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set to make his acting debut in the upcoming Tamil film ‘DC’. The filmmakers released a sneak peek of the upcoming film on Valentine’s Day to give everyone the first look at the thrilling, love-action, multifaceted plot. The silent teaser, paired with steamy cha-cha preview music from Anirudh Ravichander, alludes to a love triangle filled with complexity and action fights that draws fans in with a thrilling and exciting horror-romance story. ‘DC’ is scheduled for a summer 2026 release, though an exact date has yet to be confirmed.
‘DC’ Valentine’s Day glimpse
The glimpse introduces the central characters, modeled after the classic Devadas–Parvathy–Chandramukhi tale. Lokesh Kanagaraj plays Devadas, Wamiqa Gabbi is Chandra, and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy portrays Parvathy. Based on a brief video, the clash between crypto, cigarettes, carnage, and cacophony offers the chilling atmosphere of a ‘bloody valentine.’ Relationships are blurred, but the video trailer revealed a dark and clandestine portrayal of romance with exaggerations. Twitterati called it ‘so fantastic,’ and it reveals the shift of focus from the director to the acting.
Promising talent and technical strength
‘DC’ is directed by Arun Matheswaran, who is popular for movies such as ‘Rocky’, ‘Saani Kaayidham’, and ‘Captain Miller’. The film features Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy in lead roles with Anirudh Ravichander as the music director. Mukesh has helmed the cinematography, and GK Prasanna has handled the editing. While Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob jointly wrote the dialogues, Arun Matheswaran and Arun Ranjan wrote the script, which fuses dark romance with action and intensity. The audience has already praised the cinematography and Anirudh’s background score, stating it as “pure cinema vibes.’’
Fans reactions and anticipation
The Valentine’s Day glimpse has created a buzz online, with fans praising Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut and the chemistry between him and Wamiqa Gabbi. Social media reactions ranged from “Terrific score by Anirudh” to “This is going to be HUGE,” with many calling it an action-packed romantic drama unlike anything seen in recent times.
