Day 2 Box‑Office Surge

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut ‘DC’ collected a net ₹6.70 crore on Saturday, a 52.3% rise from its opening‑day net of ₹4.40 crore. This pushes the film’s cumulative net to ₹11.10 crore, while the gross collection has crossed ₹12.74 crore.

Performance by Language

The Tamil version contributed ₹4.55 crore and enjoyed a 63.33% overall occupancy, peaking at 80.38% for night shows. The Telugu version added ₹1.75 crore with 42.45% occupancy, while the Hindi version contributed just ₹40 lakh, reflecting a modest 12.84% occupancy.

State‑Wise Contributions

Tamil Nadu remained the biggest contributor, posting ₹2.40 crore gross on Day 2. Andhra Pradesh & Telangana together added ₹2.25 crore, Kerala ₹1.30 crore, Karnataka ₹1.15 crore, and the rest of India ₹60 lakh, bringing state‑wise gross to ₹7.70 crore.

Overseas Momentum

‘DC’ continued its overseas run with a Day 2 gross of ₹3 crore, raising its cumulative overseas gross to ₹5.25 crore. Combined with the domestic gross, the worldwide collection now stands at ₹17.99 crore after two days.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that a strong second‑day surge for a debut‑acting film signals robust word‑of‑mouth and potential for sustained box‑office performance, especially across regional markets where audience loyalty is high.

"Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first on‑screen appearance delivers a razor‑sharp revenge thriller that instantly resonated with audiences," noted critic Arpit Singh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the Hindi version of ‘DC’ performing well?

A: The Hindi version has so far earned only ₹40 lakh with a 12.84% occupancy, but it may improve as the film gains traction.

Q2: What is the projected total gross for the film?

A: Analysts estimate that, if the current pace holds, the film could reach ₹30‑35 crore in India and ₹45‑50 crore worldwide within two weeks.