The film ‘DC,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, experienced a notable dip in its box office performance on its second Friday. On Day 8, the movie garnered an India net collection of 2.86 crore rupees, marking a significant 31.1% decline from the 4.15 crore rupees earned on the preceding day.
According to figures from Sacnilk, the film’s gross earnings in India on its eighth day amounted to 3.29 crore rupees, bringing its total India gross to 51.48 crore rupees. The cumulative India net collection has now reached 44.76 crore rupees. On the international front, ‘DC’ added 75 lakh rupees to its overseas gross on Day 8, pushing its total overseas collection to 18.75 crore rupees. This combined performance brings the movie’s global gross to a substantial 70.23 crore rupees.
The Tamil version of ‘DC’ emerged as the dominant contributor to the Day 8 collections, accounting for 2.05 crore rupees of the India net. The Telugu version contributed 80 lakh rupees, while the Hindi version added a modest 1 lakh rupee. The film was screened across 2,062 shows on its eighth day, achieving an overall occupancy rate of 32.1%. Specifically, the Tamil screenings recorded an overall occupancy of 35.96%, with night shows exhibiting the highest attendance at 54.08%. The Telugu version saw an overall occupancy of 25.92%, with night screenings again performing best at 36.30%.
Geographically, Kerala led the state-wise collections for ‘DC’ on Day 8, generating a gross of 1.08 crore rupees. Tamil Nadu followed closely with 1.00 crore rupees. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana combined contributed 85 lakh rupees, and Karnataka added 35 lakh rupees. The remaining regions of India contributed 1 lakh rupee, bringing the total state-wise gross for Day 8 to 3.29 crore rupees.
In related news, R. Madhavan’s film ‘GDN’ has achieved a worldwide gross of 5.01 crore rupees. Its India gross also stands at 5.01 crore rupees, with a net collection of 4.46 crore rupees. The Tamil version of ‘GDN’ has accumulated 4.05 crore rupees in net earnings. The film’s daily collections indicate a fluctuating performance, starting with 46 lakh rupees on its opening day, rising to 84 lakh rupees on Day 2, and peaking at 1.13 crore rupees on Day 3. Subsequent days saw a decline, with 43 lakh rupees on Day 4, 39 lakh rupees on Day 5, and 36 lakh rupees on Day 6. On Day 7, it collected 29 lakh rupees, and on Day 8, the Tamil version earned 15 lakh rupees.
Critics have largely responded positively to ‘DC’, with ETimes awarding it a favorable 3.5-star review out of five. The exclusive review highlighted the film’s strong writing, praising its clarity and the logical development of its characters and plot. It emphasized how the screenplay not only propels the narrative forward but also delves into the motivations behind the characters’ actions, ensuring that every emotional beat and narrative decision feels well-earned and justified. The review particularly commended the film’s ability to provide satisfying answers to various character dilemmas, suggesting that the intricate plot points and payoffs contribute significantly to its overall strength. For more entertainment news, one can visit various news portals.
