Varun Tej‘s Korean Kanakaraju and Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s DC are arriving in theatres on the same day, August 7, 2026. Both films have completed their censor formalities ahead of this Friday’s worldwide theatrical release.
| Film | Certificate | Runtime | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Kanakaraju | U/A | 156 minutes (2h 36m) | August 7, 2026 |
| DC | A | 142 minutes (2h 22m) | August 7, 2026 |
DC Censor Report
Lokesh Kanagaraj makes his debut as a lead hero with DC, which has been censored with an A certificate and locked a runtime of 142 minutes. This marks the acclaimed director’s first attempt at leading a film as the main actor.
The film will be released in Telugu States by Asian Suresh Entertainments. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, DC stars Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi as the leads, along with Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and others in crucial roles. The film’s music, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, has received superb applause from fans.
Korean Kanakaraju Gets U/A Rating
Varun Tej‘s Korean Kanakaraju has completed its censor formalities, receiving a U/A certificate and locking a final runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on August 7, 2026.
The horror comedy, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, hits theatres this Friday carrying a worldwide theatrical breakeven target of ₹12 Cr share. The film has already secured solid non-theatrical revenue, and its trailer received a positive response from audiences.
Two Different Genres Clash This Friday
Two completely different movies compete at the box office this Friday — Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s intense A-rated DC versus Varun Tej‘s family-friendly horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju.
While DC‘s music composed by Anirudh Ravichander has created massive buzz among fans, Korean Kanakaraju is banking on its strong trailer reception and the horror comedy genre’s box office potential. With both films targeting different audience segments, it will be interesting to see how they perform in their opening weekend.
