After delivering a sensational opening weekend, the real test for any theatrical release is the dreaded first Monday. Proving its mettle and relying on incredibly strong audience word-of-mouth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut DC has passed its 1st Monday test with flying colors.
Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the action-crime drama managed to pull fantastic numbers on a working day, proving that its box office rampage is here to stay.
Here is the complete breakdown of the DC movie collection for Day 4, including a massive surprise from the Telugu states, and the updated worldwide gross.
Quick Box Office Summary: 4 Days Total
- Day 4 Tracked Gross (India): ₹6.30 Cr
- 4 Days Tracked Gross (India): ₹28.28 Cr
- Estimated Actual India Gross: ₹30.00 Cr
- Overseas Gross (Updated): $1.35 Million (~₹13.00 Cr)
- Total Worldwide Gross: ~₹43.00 Cr
The Monday Hold: Day 4 Outperforms Day 1!
While a drop from a massive Sunday is standard for any film, DC achieved something phenomenal. On Day 4 (Monday, August 10), the film collected a tracked gross of ₹6.30 Crore.
Although this is a 39.6% drop from Sunday’s peak (₹10.43 Cr), the Monday collections are actually 35% higher than the film’s opening day (Day 1: ₹4.67 Cr). Securing a Monday that is substantially bigger than a release day is the ultimate stamp of a box office hit.
The film maintained a solid 24.6% occupancy across 5,545 shows in 744 cities, driven heavily by Anirudh Ravichander’s background score and thrilling action blocks.
The Telugu Market Surprise: Hyderabad Beats Chennai
In a massive surprise that highlights Lokesh Kanagaraj’s incredible brand pull in the Telugu states, Hyderabad emerged as the top-grossing city for the film on Monday!
The Telugu-dubbed version operating in Hyderabad collected ₹85 Lakhs, narrowly beating out the film’s home turf, Chennai, which tracked at ₹82.5 Lakhs. This exceptional performance in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is a primary reason the film’s All-India collections are holding so strong.
DC Worldwide Box Office Collection Breakdown
Backed by an impressive update from the international markets, DC is rapidly inching toward the half-century mark globally.
| Box Office Territory | Collection (4 Days) |
| Tracked Gross (India) | ₹28.28 Cr |
| Actual Gross (India – Estimated) | ₹30.00 Cr |
| Overseas Gross ($1.35 Mn) | ₹13.00 Cr |
| Total Worldwide Gross | ~₹43.00 Cr |
Day 5 (Tuesday) Advance Bookings Report
The strong hold on Monday has translated into solid pre-sales for its first Tuesday. As of midnight, the film continues to witness strong walk-in potential across the board.
Here are the exact advance booking figures for Day 5 (August 11):
- Total Advance Gross: ₹2.60 Cr
- Tickets Sold: 180,904
- Total Shows: 5,537 shows across 1,825 theaters
- Total Cities: 733
- Pre-Sales Occupancy: 11.1%
Future Box Office Outlook: The ₹100 Crore Dream
With ₹43 Crore already in the bank in just four days, DC has comfortably established itself as a commercial success. The film will easily cross the ₹50 Crore milestone tomorrow.
If it continues to hold this momentum through the rest of the weekdays and capitalizes on the upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend, trade analysts suggest the film might even aim for the elite ₹100 Crore mark in its full theatrical run.
About the Film “DC”
- Release Date: August 7, 2026
- Lead Cast: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy
- Director: Arun Matheswaran
- Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander
- Director of Photography: Selvaraghavan
- Production Banner: Sun Pictures
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
👉 Read our full theatrical review: DC Review: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Spectacular Acting Debut
