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Lokesh Kanagaraj Turns Actor as DC Trailer Heads to Cannes

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-05-14 14:50:22

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is trying something new. He is acting for the first time in a film called DC. The movie is directed by Arun Matheswaran and is a violent romantic action drama. Big news came out that the DC trailer will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2026. This is a huge step for Tamil cinema. Very few Tamil films get a launch at Cannes. Lokesh is known for hits like Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. Now he is in front of the camera, and people are curious to see how he does.

Wamiqa Gabbi plays the female lead opposite Lokesh. She is known for strong roles and many feel she is a good match for this intense story. Anirudh Ravichander is doing the music, just like in Lokesh’s other films. The teaser came out recently and got mixed talk, but Anirudh’s background score got a lot of love online. Clips of the music are already trending, and fans say it gives a solid vibe to the film. The movie is made by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures with a big budget.

The team finished shooting in late April 2026 and is now in post-production. Showing the trailer at Cannes is a smart move to get world attention. It shows the makers want DC to reach beyond just Tamil audience. People online are talking about Lokesh’s new look and intense screen presence from the teaser. Some say the story looks raw and different from his usual style as a director.

DC is planned for a late 2026 release in theatres. The buzz is very high after the Cannes news. Fans are waiting to see if Lokesh can win hearts as an actor just like he did as a director. Many are already calling the Cannes premiere a game changer for his career and for Tamil films on the global stage.