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Is Karthi’s Kaithi 2 gearing up for launch? Makers reportedly censor sequel glimpse titled Dilli

Is Karthi’s Kaithi 2 gearing up for launch? Makers reportedly censor sequel glimpse titled Dilli

Kaithi, starring Karthi, has been a fan-favorite film of the actor, and many fans have been eagerly waiting for its sequel. As the film’s future remains unclear, a recent report has surfaced online indicating a possible sequel. Is Karthi’s Kaithi 2 set to be launched soon? According to online reports, the makers of Kaithi, Dream Warrior Pictures, have reportedly censored a video glimpse titled Dilli. The 30-second promo is expected to mark the announcement of the sequel and was reportedly certified by the board on February 19, 2026. While there has been no official confirmation, it is worth noting that in Kaithi, Karthi played the character Dilli, who became a fan favorite. The project later evolved into the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU). Earlier in January, Karthi was asked whether Kaithi 2 would happen. However, the actor revealed that he was not aware of any developments and said that only Lokesh Kanagaraj could provide a clear answer. More about Kaithi Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Kaithi follows the story of an ex-convict, Dilli, who is forced …

Dilli teaser censor certificate leaked; fans convinced they’re getting Kaithi 2: ‘LCU is back’

Dilli teaser censor certificate leaked; fans convinced they’re getting Kaithi 2: ‘LCU is back’

A leaked censor certificate was all it took to reignite hope among Lokesh Kanagaraj’s fans that he is indeed giving them Kaithi 2 with Karthi after all. Despite the director recently announcing a film with Allu Arjun, fans remain hopeful for the revival of LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) after it seemed to go off the rails. Karthi in a still from Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2019 hit Kaithi, which saw him play a freshly released prisoner. Dilli teaser censored by CBFC Dream Warrior Pictures, which produced the 2019 hit Kaithi, submitted a 30-second video titled Dilli teaser to the Central Board of Film Certification. It was certified on February 19, and the CBFC awarded with a U certificate. The information was spotted on the CBFC website. While the name Kaithi doesn’t feature anywhere on the certificate, Karthi’s character’s name in the film just so happens to be Dilli. This was enough of a hint for fans to get excited that they might just get the film they have been waiting for. Internet reacts to leaked certificate As …

Lokesh Kanagaraj explains why he exited Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar 173 despite working on it for 1.5 months

Lokesh Kanagaraj explains why he exited Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan’s Thalaivar 173 despite working on it for 1.5 months

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has finally addressed the speculation surrounding his reported exit from Thalaivar 173, the highly anticipated project uniting Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Speaking at a recent press event in Chennai, Lokesh clarified that his decision to step away was not related to the reception of his previous work but was due to creative differences and a mismatch in genre expectations. Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed speculation about his exit from Thalaivar 173 at a recent press conference, revealing that he had worked on the film for 1.5 months. Lokesh talks about Thalaivar 173, Kaithi 2 Lokesh revealed that he had spent over a month developing a script for the film, but discussions with the two senior actors led to a change in direction. “I worked on a script for 1.5 months,” he said, adding that both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan wanted a lighter-toned film after a series of action-heavy projects. With Rajinikanth returning to action with Jailer 2 and Kamal Haasan lining up another high-octane venture with the Anbariv duo, Lokesh admitted, “Such films aren’t …

Is Kaithi 2 still on cards? Karthi breaks silence after Lokesh Kanagaraj announces next movie AA23 with Allu Arjun

Is Kaithi 2 still on cards? Karthi breaks silence after Lokesh Kanagaraj announces next movie AA23 with Allu Arjun

Karthi is currently basking in the success of his latest movie, Vaa Vaathiyaar, directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. However, many fans are still curious about the sequel to Kaithi and whether he and Lokesh Kanagaraj will reunite for Kaithi 2. Now, the Meiyazhagan actor himself has broken his silence on the matter. Is Kaithi 2 still on cards for Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj? Karthi was recently spotted at a theatre where he attended a screening of Vaa Vaathiyaar. As he was leaving the venue, several media personnel approached him, with one reporter inquiring about Kaithi 2, especially since Lokesh Kanagaraj has announced his next directorial after Coolie as the Allu Arjun starrer AA23. In response, Karthi said, “That he (Lokesh) will have to say,” and walked away. Additionally, the actor also reacted to how grateful he feels that Vaa Vaathiyaar has received a positive response from audiences after its release. About Kaithi 2 Kaithi 2 is the much-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kaithi, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The first film featured the story of an …

Karthi avoids questions on Kaithi 2 after Lokesh Kanagaraj announces next film with Allu Arjun

Karthi avoids questions on Kaithi 2 after Lokesh Kanagaraj announces next film with Allu Arjun

The announcement of Allu Arjun‘s next film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj came as a surprise to many who were eagerly awaiting an update on Kaithi 2. The 2019 film Kaithi, starring Karthi in the lead role, was a huge box-office success, and the makers announced a sequel a while ago. But there has been no update on that project as of yet. (Also read: AA 23: Allu Arjun’s film with Lokesh Kanagaraj officially announced on Bhogi: ‘Strive for greatness’ | Watch) Lokesh Kanagaraj had earlier said he would make Kaithi 2 after Coolie. What Karthi said Karthi, whose new film Vaa Vaathiyaar was theatrically released on 14 January, attended a screening in a theatre on Saturday. When reporters asked Karthi about Kaithi 2, the actor smiled and refused to answer anything about the film. Instead, he said, “He [Lokesh] will address that.” He spoke about Vaa Vaathiyaar and said that he is happy with the film getting a a good response and see it with the audience. He also wished happy pongal to fans and …

Not Kaithi 2, but Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next LK7 to be a Telugu film?

Not Kaithi 2, but Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next LK7 to be a Telugu film?

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is gearing up to make his debut as a lead actor, and many are speculating about what his next directorial venture might be. Now, it seems that the filmmaker will soon kickstart his seventh movie as a director, but this time, it will be a Telugu project instead of a Tamil one. Is Lokesh Kanagaraj set to make his Telugu directorial debut? According to a report by Let’s Cinema, Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s next directorial, tentatively titled LK7, will be his first direct Telugu film, marking his debut in the industry after all his previous ventures were originally made in Tamil. Speculations suggest that the director has already begun pre-production work for his next venture alongside his team of assistant directors. However, an official update from the makers is still awaited, and details about the lead actor remain under wraps. Earlier, there were speculations that the director’s next project would be Kaithi 2 with Karthi. Looking ahead, Lokesh is all set to make his debut as a lead actor in director Arun Matheswaran’s DC. …

WATCH: Lokesh Kanagaraj makes his debut as an actor in Arun Matheswaran’s DC, Wamiqa Gabbi plays female lead

WATCH: Lokesh Kanagaraj makes his debut as an actor in Arun Matheswaran’s DC, Wamiqa Gabbi plays female lead

Kaithi director Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set to make his debut as a lead actor with his upcoming movie, DC. Directed by Captain Miller fame Arun Matheswaran, the film features Wamiqa Gabbi as the female co-lead and has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Lokesh Kanagaraj debuts as lead actor in Arun Matheswaran’s DC The film’s title announcement was made by the production house Sun Pictures through their official social media handles. Sharing the update, they wrote, “Sun Pictures proudly presents DC starring Lokesh Kanagaraj & Wamiqa Gabbi. Directed by Arun Matheswaran. An Anirudh musical.” The title video featured Lokesh in a blood-soaked avatar, sporting a scruffy hairstyle and an unkempt beard. Dripping in blood, he walks forward with a knife in hand, introducing his character as Devadas. Meanwhile, Wamiqa Gabbi is introduced as Chandra, the co-lead and the protagonist’s love interest. From the looks of it, the movie appears to be a romantic gangster action drama, with the title video itself featuring a powerful and grand musical composition by Anirudh. See the title announcement here: …

Kaithi 2: Amid delay speculations, Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj confirm ‘Dilli returns’; see PICS

Kaithi 2: Amid delay speculations, Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj confirm ‘Dilli returns’; see PICS

Karthi starrer Kaithi 2 had been speculated to have been delayed once again owing to director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s work commitments. Now, the actor and director have ended all rumors by announcing the iconic character’s return. In a recent post on social media, Karthi appeared alongside director Lokesh Kanagaraj and was seen putting the director’s iconic silver kada into his hands. Sharing the update, the actor penned, “DILLI RETURNS. Let it be another fantastic year director Lokesh Kanagaraj.” Along with the post, the actor also tagged Kaithi’s production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, and Toxic’s producers KVN Productions, hinting at a possible collaboration. See the official post ft Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj: For those unaware, there were early speculations that Lokesh Kanagaraj is next set to work on another project which would have led to Kaithi 2 being delayed. However, now the lead actor and director himself have given a green signal about the movie. Currently, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is working on the movie Coolie starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film is touted to be …

Rajinikanth and Karthi pen their hearty wishes to Ilaiyaraaja ahead of musician’s performance in London

Rajinikanth and Karthi pen their hearty wishes to Ilaiyaraaja ahead of musician’s performance in London

Veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja is all set to perform his symphony in London, receiving praise from all sides. Superstar Rajinikanth and actor Karthi have penned heartfelt words of appreciation for the musician on their social media handles. Sharing his kind words, the superstar wrote: “The hands that played the harmonium in Pannaiapuram are today creating a symphony in London. Sami, you’ve brought pride to India itself! Congratulations.” (translated from Tamil) On the other hand, Karthi also took to his official social media handle and wrote: “Dear Ilaiyaraaja sir, our hearts are always with you and your music, which is timeless and truly cosmic. Congratulations, sir, on the release of Symphony No. 1 – Valiant. The world can now relish your music, which has enthralled millions of us across generations. Our world is richer because of your music, sir, and I look forward to greeting you in person.” See the posts here: Apart from Rajinikanth and Karthi, various members of the film fraternity have congratulated the maestro on his upcoming performance including the musician’s son Yuvan …

Lokesh Kanagaraj shares big updates on Rajinikanth’s Coolie release date and Karthi’s Kaithi 2

Lokesh Kanagaraj shares big updates on Rajinikanth’s Coolie release date and Karthi’s Kaithi 2

Superstar Rajinikanth is currently involved in the shoot of his movie Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. As the director was recently roped in for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Loki revealed that the movie is likely to be released in theaters in the Summer of 2025. In the same interview, the director also talked about his plans for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe and said that the Karthi starrer Kaithi 2 would be his next film as a director, for which production is likely to begin in August 2025. Speaking more about his cinematic universe, the director disclosed his plans of directing 3 more movies and ending the same. Lokesh revealed that he has plans to make a standalone film with Suriya’s Rolex in the lead role and end the universe with Vikram 3. The director also revealed that if not for Thalapathy Vijay’s retirement, he would have made Leo 2 as well. Interestingly, in a recent media interaction after a movie screening, the director was asked about whether he’d make a sequel to Leo. The …