DC box office collection day 2: Lokesh Kanagaraj film earns over Rs 18 cr; sees 59.1% growth
On the second day of its theatrical run, Lokesh Kanagaraj's Tamil film DC generated a box office collection of over Rs 18 crore in India and overseas, reflecting a 59.1% growth. The film debuted with an opening weekend collection of Rs 11.11 crore, taking its worldwide gross to Rs 18.36 crore. DC amassed Rs 3 crore overseas on its second day, bringing its total overseas earnings to Rs 5.25 crore.
The film maintained a theatre occupancy of 63.33% in Tamil, with morning shows drawing 45.31% of the audience, followed by afternoon shows at 67.38%, evening shows at 51.85%, and night shows at 80.38%. In Chennai, the film enjoyed a theatre occupancy of 76.5% across 220 shows, while Bengaluru recorded a 43% occupancy among 207 screenings.
DC faced stiff competition from Hollywood releases such as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Despite the competition, Kanagaraj's performance in DC has garnered critical acclaim, with SCREEN describing him as the film's most compelling element, highlighting his unique ability to excel in an unconventional leading man role.
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