Written and directed by Arun Matheswaran of Captain Miller fame, DC is a romantic action thriller starring celebrated director Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. Hitting the big screens last Friday, the film has been well received by audiences and is performing strongly at the box office. The film has particularly generated positive buzz for its unique blend of romance, action and emotional drama, while Anirudh Ravichander’s music has emerged as one of the major talking points. What initially appeared to be an unconventional casting choice is now turning into one of the film’s biggest strengths, with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s performance receiving appreciation from audiences.
Vijay Deverakonda Was the Original Choice for DC
Amidst the film’s success, an interesting casting detail has emerged: Vijay Deverakonda was reportedly the first choice for the male lead role of ‘Das’ in DC. Yes, celebrated director Lokesh Kanagaraj was not the first choice to play the lead character. Vijay Deverakonda was apparently approached for the role, but with Gautham Tinnanuri’s Kingdom entering production, the Rowdy Star reportedly turned down the script. At the time, choosing Kingdom over another project may have appeared like a natural career decision, particularly given the scale of the project and the expectations surrounding Vijay Deverakonda’s collaboration with Tinnanuri.
Kingdom Flops While DC Becomes a Sleeper Hit
However, the contrasting outcomes of the two films have now made this decision a major talking point among movie buffs. Needless to say, Kingdom was poorly received by audiences and eventually ended up as a box-office disappointment. On the other hand, DC is emerging as a sleeper hit, with the film gaining momentum through positive word of mouth and particular praise for Anirudh’s music, performances, and Arun Matheswaran’s filmmaking.
The contrast has inevitably led to discussions about what could have been had Vijay Deverakonda chosen DC instead. For an actor who has been waiting for a major breakthrough after a prolonged run of underwhelming results, missing out on a film that is turning into a sleeper success may prove to be a costly career miss for Vijay Deverakonda.
