DC becomes biggest Tamil grosser in Kerala, beats Vijay’s Jana Nayagan

Lokesh Kanagaraj's action drama DC has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 in Kerala, surpassing Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, according to 123telugu.com. The film, directed by Arun Matheshwaran and starring Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut, has collected over Rs 16.5 crore gross in the state. 123telugu.com notes that DC is a sleeper hit in a market where content often trumps star power.

M9.news reports that DC was released on August 7 and received super positive responses from audiences and critics. The outlet states that until DC's release, Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan was the top-grossing Tamil film in Kerala. Trade experts quoted by m9.news say Lokesh Kanagaraj has become a brand in South India, drawing large audiences to theatres. The report adds that DC is nearing the Rs 100 crore mark overall.

DC's performance in Kerala is seen as a surprise given the state's reputation for being selective. 123telugu.com also cites the film Blast, starring Arjun, as another unexpected success. M9.news notes that on its tenth day, DC collected over Rs 1.75 crore in Kerala, while Suriya's Vishwanath and Sons earned around Rs 1.45 crore on its third day.