DC

““DC” is a perfect demonstration of the principle that a dark, gritty, violent film doesn’t necessarily have to look wholly unpleasant; you don’t need to make it bereft of colours, contrast and lighting.”

“DC is an exhilarating blend of action and raw intensity. Backed by strong technical execution, impressive performances, and loosely adapted elements from the classic Devadas, this action entertainer is well worth experiencing in theaters, especially if you're a fan of straightforward, high-energy action films.”

“DC is a raw action entertainer powered by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Anirudh and Arun Matheswaran's vision.”

“If a worthy cinematic experience is something you are craving, head to the theatres, as you will not be disappointed. The music is the biggest highlight of the film, and we have Anirudh Ravichander to thank. The man is truly in God mode. The violence in the film is not just for the lucrative box office numbers but a consequence of the characters' situation, and that's what makes this experience truly cinematic!”

“For all its technical accomplishment, however, DC never completely escapes its biggest weakness. The emotional core gets buried beneath the body count, and this reimagining never quite captures the emotional weight of the story that inspired it.”

“Director Arun Matheswaran's DC is an engaging and arresting revenge thriller that dials up on violence, while embracing it. Composer Anirudh's work does its magic and stays with you long after the credits roll.”

“Overall, DC is stylish, brutal, raw, unfiltered, and quite hard-hitting. The film embraces dark tones, bloodshed, and intense action, making it a perfect big-screen experience. With a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes, it turns out to be quite a gripping watch with hardly any dull moments.”

“DC isn't perfect. It sometimes mistakes ambition for balance. But when it locks into its rhythm, it's stylish, gripping and visually unforgettable. The winner, however, is Anirudh, who turns up with one of his best scores in recent memory.”

“DC is Arun’s most accessible, entertaining, and engaging film, and it gives Lokesh Kanagaraj the safest acting debut”

“One of DC's biggest strengths is the clarity of its writing. The screenplay doesn't merely move its narrative forward but does so with precision and intent.”

“DC, a gritty and riveting gangster drama, is a superb watch”

“Arun Matheswaran has the task of retelling Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali classic Devdas in an engaging manner with DC. Lokesh Kanagaraj, in his debut as an actor, offers a fresh take on the spoilt alcoholic brat character that has been immortalised on screen many times before.”

“Arun Matheswaran is one of the very few directors in India's current generation who make films that depict harsh societal realities with brutal honesty. The film is based on the novel but what we get to see is a film which is very original. Every sequence, every dialogue and every visual in the film oozes originality.”

“With DC, Arun Matheswaran gives the tale of Devdas a stylish, blood-soaked treatment where Wamiqa Gabbi and Anirudh Ravichander steal the show. Anirudh Ravichander's terrific score and Mukesh G's striking cinematography elevate the film, though its emotional impact struggles to match its formidable style.”

“Overall, DC is a gritty action drama powered by Anirudh's music, strong visuals and a confident acting debut from Lokesh Kanagaraj. It may not be a conventional mass entertainer, but it offers a distinctive theatrical experience for audiences comfortable with intense and graphic violence.”

“Lokesh Kanagaraj-starrer is a moody, visually rich drama that falls short”

“After a point, though, the violence-heavy action feels repetitive and without proper emotional propulsion. The primary issue plaguing the film is the weak emotional core. A lot could have at least been done to make us root for Das and Chandra's relationship.”

“"DC" is an engaging, adrenaline-fueled crime-action drama where rockstar composer Anirudh truly takes center stage. Plenty of action flicks hit the big screen every year, but Anirudh's sheer musical brilliance sets DC in a league of its own. It is a high-energy spectacle that demands to be savored, proving once again that nobody does it quite like him.”

“Lokesh Kanagaraj has an undeniable talent for making you fond of on-screen gangsters. He could do it as a director. He pulls it off again in his acting debut.”

“Where does one begin while setting out to describe the control Arun Matheswaran's exercises over his source material, in what is easily his most complete film?”

“But he can't make a cliched story that is fixated on death come alive, nor can he justify the staggering 142-minute runtime. With character-building taking a backseat to gun-waving and knife-wielding, performance isn't what is on offer here.”

“If you like genre films that stay true to their flavor and don’t go for compromises that can widen their business, I would highly recommend DC.”

“A poetic tale of love, revenge and bloodshed with a thunderous score”

“DC is at its best when Matheswaran trusts his actors and Anirudh's music to carry the weight of its violence and grief. But beneath all the bloodshed and stylish excess, the film's imagination rarely extends as far as its visual language. It is a striking reimagination of Devdas, though its writing does not always have the imagination to match its craft.”