Ace film maker Lokesh Kanagaraj all set to make his acting debut with DC. The salary details of Lokesh for this film rumored to be Rs. 35 Crores, which is claimed to be highest ever for a debut actor in Indian cinema.
Direction by Arun Madheswaran, the action thriller film bankrolled by Sun Pictures to gets released on 2026. Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana to play crucial roles in the upcoming tamil movie DC.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Salary for DC Movie Revealed

With the directional success of LEO and Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj claims to charge Rs. 50 crores as a director in 2025. Now his remuneration for his acting debut creates huge buzz among social media.
Touted to be action thriller, Arun Madheswaran set to launch Lokesh in out and out blood bath role. Following the trend of Pradeep Ranganathan and Abishan Jeevinth, The Coolie director all set to impact kollywood movie goers on big screen with his acting.
Industry insiders believe that Lokesh’s massive fan base and box office track record as director played key role in fixing this huge amount. Moreover, Sun Pictures known for backing big budget projects without any hesitation when it comes to quality content.
The Rs. 35 crore salary package breaks all previous records in the industry. Earlier, no debut actor in Indian cinema has commanded such high remuneration for their first film.
However, Lokesh brings proven success and established market value to the table, which justifies the big pay cheque.
Meanwhile, fans eagerly waiting to see their favorite director in front of camera. Social media platforms flooded with posts and discussions about DC.
The combination of Arun Madheswaran’s gritty filmmaking style and Lokesh’s screen presence expected to create magic on screen.
Production work for DC expected to begin soon. The makers planning to release the film in multiple languages to reach wider audience.
With such high expectations and investment, all eyes now on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s performance in his debut acting role.
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