Lokesh Kanagaraj To Get Back to the Golden Days of Musical Movies

For many years, songs have played a very important role in Indian cinema. Older movies often had 10 to 15 songs, and audiences enjoyed every one of them. Later, filmmakers reduced the number to around six songs. Today, many movies have only two or three songs, and some films do not have any songs at all. Because of this changing trend, a film with 15 songs is creating a lot of discussion.

The upcoming South Indian film DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, is bringing back the old tradition in a modern way. Music director Anirudh Ravichander has confirmed that the film's soundtrack will include 15 songs. The complete audio jukebox is expected to be released on July 24, 2026.

This is something that is rarely seen in today's cinema. In the past, legendary films had many songs because music was an important part of storytelling. Those songs helped the audience connect with the characters and emotions. However, today's audience usually prefers fast-paced films, so many directors keep only a few songs in their movies.

Having a large number of songs can be both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the positive side, if the songs become popular, they can create huge excitement before the film's release. Good music also increases repeat listening on streaming platforms and helps in promotions. If every song is different and entertaining, the album itself can become a major success.

At the same time, there is also a risk. If too many songs are included without adding value to the story, audiences may lose interest. Some viewers may even feel that the film becomes longer than necessary. In the current generation, balancing music and storytelling is very important.

The first song from DC, titled "Rage of Revenge," has already received a positive response on social media. Fans are now eagerly waiting to hear the remaining 14 tracks and see whether the entire album lives up to expectations.

Produced by Sun Pictures, the film will be released in Telugu by Asian Suresh Entertainment. DC is scheduled to hit theatres on August 7, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.

Whether this 15-song experiment becomes a blockbuster success or not, it has already made the film stand out. It also reminds movie lovers of the golden days when music albums were just as important as the films themselves.