The trailer of Arun Matheswaran’s DC, starring filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut alongside Wamiqa Gabbi, was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. The film, featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, marks Lokesh’s first lead on-screen role and has already drawn praise from filmmaker Pa Ranjith.
Trailer introduces Devadas and Chandra
The three-minute trailer opens by introducing Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas and Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra. It establishes Chandra’s backstory in Kolkata, where she was allegedly sold into prostitution by her parents years ago, leaving her with no clear path forward.
The narrative then shifts to Devadas, a man wanted for the murder of a police officer, while Chandra is revealed to be a doctor. As the story unfolds, Devadas is shown leading a gang while both characters come under intense police scrutiny. The trailer features sequences of bomb blasts, violent confrontations, and gunfire, before concluding with the pair standing together on a hilltop as the sun sets.
Pa Ranjith praises team
Filmmaker Pa Ranjith shared the trailer on X (formerly Twitter) and praised the technical craft of the film, particularly highlighting director Arun Matheswaran’s style.
Online buzz around music and visuals
The trailer has sparked strong reactions online, with many viewers praising Anirudh Ravichander’s background score. One user on X wrote, “Violence never sounded this poetic,” while another commented, “Anirudh works overtime for Loki, Thalapathy and Thalaiva.”
On Reddit, users highlighted the film’s visual appeal, with one comment noting that Arun Matheswaran’s films consistently deliver strong cinematography. Others pointed out stylish moments from Wamiqa Gabbi, including her striking appearance with a rose.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut
Lokesh Kanagaraj, best known for directing films such as Coolie (2025) starring Rajinikanth, steps into a full-fledged acting role for the first time with DC. He has previously made cameo appearances in films like Master (2021) and Singapore Saloon (2024), as well as featuring in the music video Inimel (2024). He also has a future project lined up with Allu Arjun.
Wamiqa Gabbi’s upcoming slate
Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently appeared in Bhooth Bangla and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, has multiple projects in the pipeline, including G2 (Telugu), DC, Genie (Tamil), Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling, and Kuku Ki Kundli (Hindi).
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