# DC Wins Strong First-Day Praise for Lokesh Kanagaraj Debut 2026-08-07T09:46:08+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Arun Matheswaran’s Tamil action drama DC has opened in theatres to largely positive early reactions, according to The Times of India and Hindustan Times. The film marks filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s lead acting debut, with Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy in important roles. Viewers praised Kanagaraj’s intense performance, Gabbi’s impact and Anirudh Ravichander’s background score, which several called the film’s backbone. Fans also singled out the interval sequence, police station scene, action blocks and climax. Some reviews called the storytelling slow in places, said the film’s story lacked depth and felt a few hero decisions were convenient. One reaction cited by Deccan Herald rated it 4/5, but the early social media response is not a measure of sustained box-office performance. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Anirudh, Arun Matheswaran, DC film, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dc-earns-strong-first-day-praise-for-action-and-music/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dc-earns-strong-first-day-praise-for-action-and-music/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.