# Tamil film ‘DC’ crosses Rs 100 crore, Kerala outruns Tamil Nadu 2026-08-24T12:36:07+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tamil film 'DC', made on a budget of around Rs 40 crore, has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office. It is the first A-rated debut film to achieve this milestone, according to trade reports. Notably, the film has performed exceptionally well in Kerala, where it has sometimes earned more than in Tamil Nadu. Directed by and starring Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut, 'DC' has been described as a raw and intense film with a cowboy aesthetic. On Day 6 of its release, Kerala contributed Rs 2 crore compared to Tamil Nadu's Rs 1.65 crore. On Day 8, Kerala earned Rs 1.08 crore against Tamil Nadu's Rs 1 crore. The film's strong showing in Kerala has been attributed to its music and filmmaking, as well as a favourable release window with few major Malayalam competitors. Collections have since dipped as more Malayalam films reclaim screens, but urban centres like Kochi continue to draw audiences. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The success of a non-star-driven Tamil film in Kerala highlights a shift in audience behaviour beyond the traditional fanbase of Vijay, Suriya and Ajith. With a budget of Rs 40 crore and a Rs 100 crore gross, the film's profit margin is substantial, though exact returns depend on distribution shares. The real test will be whether 'DC' sustains its run through the coming weeks as new Malayalam releases like 'Thudakkam' and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' expand screen count. Watch for the final Kerala gross to see if this trend becomes a template for future Tamil releases. ## Coverage - onmanorama.com Reports box office figures from trade sources and includes an expert quote on reasons for success, without taking a side. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: DC, Kerala, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sacnilk, Tamil Nadu Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-film-dc-crosses-rs-100-crore-kerala-outruns-tamil-nadu/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-film-dc-crosses-rs-100-crore-kerala-outruns-tamil-nadu/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/