DC RELEASING ON JULY 31 ST 2026

1. Basic Info

Title: DC - stands for Devadas & Chandra

Release Date: July 31, 2026

Language: Tamil

Genre: Romantic Action Thriller / Dark Romance

Production: Sun Pictures

Director: Arun Matheswaran - Captain Miller, Rocky, Saani Kaayidham fame

Music: Anirudh Ravichander. 

2. Cast

Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas - acting debut in lead role

Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra - female lead

Sanjana Krishnamoorthy as Parvathy. 

3. Plot & Concept

Inspiration: Modern retelling of classic Devdas–Parvathy–Chandramukhi tale

Story: Devadas is a gangster wanted for killing a cop. Chandra was sold into prostitution by her parents in Kolkata. Both are on the run. Devadas reluctantly protects her and they fall in love

Tone: Arun Matheswaran’s signature gritty, dark universe with black-and-white visuals, intense action, bomb blasts, gun fights

Tagline: Raga of Revenge - viral song by Anirudh. 

4. Key Updates

Shoot wrapped: As of ∼66 days ago with grand celebration

Trailer launch: Dropped at Cannes Film Festival

Sneak peek: Valentine’s Day glimpse showed love triangle, action, steamy romance

Summer 2026: Originally slated for summer 2026, now confirmed July 31.

5. Why It’s Special

Lokesh’s acting debut: After Leo, Coolie, he took a 6-7 month break to act. Shot in 60 days

Not LCU: This is outside Lokesh Cinematic Universe

Anirudh musical: Raga of Revenge song trending. 

6. Crew

Written & Directed: Arun Matheswaran

Additional Screenplay: Arun Ranjan

Dialogues: Arun Matheswaran, Franklin Jacob

DOP: Mukesh G

Editor: G K Prasanna

Stunts: PC Stunts