Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 'DC' Movie Review: Anirudh Is The Real Hero Of The Film

DC takes us to Chittor in 2011, where a criminal gang attacks police vehicles and steals weapons. Lokesh Kanagaraj plays Devadas, one of the gang members. His rough and rugged look suits the character perfectly.

The story starts simply. During one robbery, the gang kills a police officer. The film then raises one main question: Why did they kill the officer? Arun Matheswaran slowly takes us towards the answer while showing Devadas’ life and the losses he faces along the way.

The film does not have a huge or completely new story. The main core comes together only in the final five or ten minutes. But that did not affect my experience because the screenplay is the biggest strength of the film. Arun Matheswaran keeps moving between different tracks. Whenever the film starts feeling a little slow, he brings in another track and pulls us back into the story.

Devadas loses a lot as the film moves forward. Those losses change him and give his character more weight. The heroine’s entry also works very well. Her arrival changes Devadas’ journey and adds an emotional side to the film.

The interval is one of the film’s best moments. It gives the story a strong push. The climax also works very well and brings the different tracks together.

Lokesh Kanagaraj makes a good acting debut. Instead of choosing a role that demands heavy acting throughout, he picked a character that gives him more scope for action and screen presence. His body language, attitude and rugged look fit Devadas perfectly.

Sanjana also does a very good job. The other actors support the story well, and everyone fits their roles.

Anirudh Ravichander is the real hero of DC. He gives every major scene its own musical identity. His songs and background score match the mood perfectly. He knows when to push the action and when to add emotion. Whenever the film slows down a little, his music brings back the energy.

Some frames and shots look beautiful and almost poetic. The film uses multiple art forms, and one detail stood out to me. Arun Matheswaran connects the police war memorial art with Devadas’ character and brings that connection back towards the end.

The film does have a few weak points. DC does not feel completely original. Some ideas may remind you of other crime films. After a point, the villain’s obsession with Devadas also raises questions. A few scenes moved too slowly, and the dubbing did not always match the flow of the visuals. The original version may handle this better.

The action works. The heroine’s entry works. The interval delivers. The climax lands well. The performances stay strong, and the visuals add a lot to the experience.

Most importantly, Arun Matheswaran turns a simple story into an engaging film through his screenplay. He does not depend on a complicated plot. He keeps changing the tracks and gives us something to watch in almost every part.