Aug 07, 2026 2:16pm IST
‘DC’ Review: Anirudh Ravichander’s Score Takes Center Stage In Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Punchy Acting Debut
With so many creative ways to convey dialogue through silence, exquisite cinematography, or clever camerawork, it is an absolute thrill to see a movie where the music and background score do all the heavy lifting. “DC” is an engaging, adrenaline-fueled crime-action drama where rockstar composer Anirudh truly takes center stage. While audiences naturally flock to the theaters eager to see director Lokesh step in front of the camera as Devadas, Ravichander is the undisputed hero of this film from the very second the opening credits roll to the final frame with the first track of the film “Ain’t Nobody” sinking the viewer right in the midst of the action. Lokesh certainly packs a satisfying punch with practically any lethal object he can get his hands on, but it is Anirudh’s pulse-pounding tunes that drive the heart and soul of the picture.
If audiences thought they loved the track “Raga of Revenge” blaring loudly, just wait until you experience it blasting over the sheer brutality unfolding on the big screen. We have all seen ultra-violent action set pieces before, but few films possess a soundtrack capable of transforming raw bloodshed into something so effortlessly stylish and memorable. Other songs that stand out are, "Hangova" and "Bum Baa Diga Diga" (the track that introduces Chandra's character) and Jaya Jaya Shankara (the scene at the end of the film where Devadas unleashes hell, very much like Lord Shiva) fits the scene like a glove.
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The film also owes a massive debt to cinematographer Mukesh G, who delivers endless frames that look like living paintings. He finds his ultimate muse in Wamiqa Gabbi, playing Chandra, who commands the screen so naturally that you simply cannot look away. While Anirudh’s score speaks volumes through sound, Gabbi’s expressive eyes say everything that words leave unsaid. Lokesh nails the pitch and intensity needed for his role, ticking every box as a drunk, hot-headed gangster who hits first and asks questions later. The dynamic he shares with Gabbi skips traditional romance in favor of a refreshing ride-or-die bond built on pure survival and mutual trust.
"DC" knows exactly what it wants to be and plays entirely to its strengths. It skips tedious backstory and world-building, throwing us straight into the chaotic deep end. It is a classic good versus bad showdown where victory boils down to bigger guns, smarter strategy, and a heavy dose of luck. 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.
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