Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi's 'DC' trailer offers a glimpse into gritty underworld drama
Mumbai, July 31
The makers of Lokesh Kanagraj-starrer 'DC' unveiled the action-packed Hindi trailer of the film on Friday, while also announcing that Dharma Productions will distribute the Tamil romantic action thriller across the Hindi-speaking markets in North India.
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, 'DC' stars Lokesh Kanagaraj alongside Wamiqa Gabbi.
The trailer offers a deeper look into a world driven by crime, love, betrayal and survival. While the teaser introduced audiences to the film's gritty setting, the new trailer expands the narrative with high-octane action sequences, emotionally charged moments and striking visuals.
Lokesh plays Devadas, a man with a violent past who finds himself on the run from the police after a police officer is killed. As authorities hunt for the murderer, Devadas also becomes entangled in a separate case involving stolen weapons, with both investigations eventually converging.
Amid the chaos, Devadas shares a complicated relationship with Chandra, played by Wamiqa Gabbi. As betrayal, sacrifice and danger threaten their lives, the two are forced to rely on one another in a desperate fight for survival.
The film also features Sanjana Krishnamoorthy as Parvathi, whose arrival briefly brings peace to Devadas' troubled life before new challenges emerge.
'DC' marks a significant milestone for Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has earned widespread recognition as the director of films including 'Maanagaram, 'Kaithi', 'Master', 'Vikram', 'Leo' and 'Coolie', as per the press release.
The film's music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has created a 15-track soundtrack blending haunting melodies with high-energy compositions to complement the film's emotional and action-packed narrative.
The additional screenplay is by Arun Ranjan, while dialogues have been penned by Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob. Cinematography is by Mukesh G and editing is by G. K. Prasanna, as per the press release.
Produced by Sun Pictures, the banner behind blockbusters such as Jailer, Beast,Annaatthe and Sarkar, the film will be distributed across North India's Hindi-speaking markets by Dharma Productions.
'DC' is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 7, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wamiqa Gabbi is such a talented actress, she's been impressing everyone in the north too. Seeing her pair opposite Lokesh in this raw setting will be interesting. The trailer seems intense—love, betrayal, survival. Hope the Hindi dubbing is good since Dharma is distributing it in the north. 🤔
Sun Pictures and Dharma Productions joining hands? That's a big deal for a Tamil film to get a wide Hindi release. The trailer looks solid, typical Arun Matheswaran style—raw and gritty. Lokesh is taking a bold step acting in someone else's film instead of directing. Good for him, it shows versatility. All the best! 🙌
The trailer has a very 'Vada Chennai' or 'Kaithi' vibe—dark, violent, and intense. I appreciate that they're not holding back on the action sequences. But I hope the storyline gives equal weight to the romance and emotional bits too, not just fights. Anirudh's 15-track album sounds promising, the songs are usually a major highlight. 🎵
Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut is definitely a curiosity. But I feel the hype around his 'LCU' films might overshadow this. It's a romantic action thriller, not a part of his universe. Still, the trailer looks slick. Wamiqa is a great choice, she brings freshness. Will wait for the reviews before deciding to watch in theaters. 🤔
The fact that Dharma is distributing this
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