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DC Hits Jackpot: Kollywood Film Earns 91% Profit in North America
1 Oct
Summary
- DC generated $764K in North America, surpassing its breakeven point.
- The film achieved a remarkable 91% profit margin in its territory.
- Actor Lokesh Kanagaraj's presence fueled significant audience excitement.
The Kollywood film DC, featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, has concluded its North American theatrical run as a major box office success. The movie generated a total of $764K across the USA and Canada, significantly exceeding its breakeven point of $400K. This impressive performance resulted in a profit of $364K, translating to a remarkable 91% profit margin. The film's success has been described as a "big jackpot" for its distributors in the territory.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's established popularity with the Tamil and Telugu diaspora in North America was a key factor in the film's strong performance. His acting turn generated considerable excitement, leading to a successful opening day collection of $121K, which included premiere show earnings of $32K. The positive word-of-mouth further bolstered its box office run, demonstrating consistent audience engagement throughout its theatrical engagement.
Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, DC also stars Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Avinash Raghudevan. Reportedly based on the novel Devdas, the film was released on August 7, 2026, and is now available for streaming on Sun NXT. This box office triumph is expected to enhance the market for Lokesh Kanagaraj's future acting projects and potentially elevate Wamiqa Gabbi's profile.
