Is Ace Director Lokesh Kanakaraj Making His Acting Debut in 'DC'?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Lokesh Kanakaraj makes his acting debut in 'DC'.
- The film is produced by Sun Pictures.
- Wamiqa Gabbi plays the female lead.
- The genre is anticipated to be a gangster drama.
- Filming is expected to conclude by January next year.
Chennai, Nov 1 (NationPress) The producers of director Arun Matheswaran's forthcoming project featuring renowned director Lokesh Kanakaraj in the lead role announced the film's title as 'DC' on Saturday.
As previously reported by IANS, actress Wamiqa Gabbi stars as the female lead, marking Lokesh Kanakaraj's debut in acting.
On Saturday, Sun Pictures, the film's production company, unveiled a teaser showcasing the title on their social media platforms. They stated, "Sun Pictures proudly presents #DC with @Dir_Lokesh & #WamiqaGabbi. Directed by @ArunMatheswaran. An @anirudhofficial musical. @mukesh_DOP #PrasannaGK #KannanS @PC_stunts @kabilanchelliah @frankjacobbbb #RamKumar #Heisenberg."
The teaser hints at a potential gangster drama, confirming that Lokesh Kanakaraj portrays a character named Devdas, while Wamiqa Gabbi embodies a character called Chandra.
The sequence opens with Devdas emerging from a room into a corridor that seems to belong to a disreputable establishment, while Chandra transitions between rooms. Devdas, sporting blood stains and severe facial injuries, grips a dagger, whereas Chandra picks up a condom packet before exiting...
This Sun Pictures production is scheduled for release next year. The screenplay and dialogues are crafted by Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob, with additional contributions from Arun Ranjan.
The film's music is composed by Anirudh, with cinematography by Mukesh G. Editing is handled by G K Prasanna, and the art direction is managed by Kannan S.
Sources had previously indicated to IANS that filming was progressing rapidly, with expectations to finish shooting by January next year.
For those unaware, Lokesh Kanakaraj has trained in martial arts for this role, completing his training in Thailand after directing the blockbuster Rajinikanth film, 'Coolie', which released globally on August 14 this year.