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Is Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU Coming To An End With Benz? 3 Things To Know

Is Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU Coming To An End With Benz? 3 Things To Know

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LCU To End? Here Are 3 Things You Must Know (Photo Credit: Netflix/Youtube/Sun Pictures) Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) is one of the biggest film franchises in Indian cinema today. The universe comprises several interconnected action thrillers featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry. While every film has expanded the universe with new characters and sequel setups, recent reports suggested that the LCU would come to an end after the release of Raghava Lawrence’s Benz. Lokesh’s LCU currently includes films like Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. The universe of films primarily revolve around law enforcement agencies and vigilante groups. It shows how they battle powerful underground drug cartels. The Universe began with Kaithi (2019), starring Karthi. This was followed by Vikram, headlined by Kamal Haasan and Fahadh Faasil, and later Leo, starring Vijay. Up next in the franchise is Benz, featuring Raghava Lawrence in the lead. Additionally, Kaithi 2, Vikram 2, and a standalone Rolex film are also in the pipeline. Is LCU Coming To An End? The rumours left fans heartbroken, …

Is Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited AA 23 shelved? Writer shuts down rumours

Is Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited AA 23 shelved? Writer shuts down rumours

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Ever since Allu Arjun’s yet-to-be-titled AA 23 with Lokesh Kanagaraj was announced in March, the song composed by Anirudh Ravichander caught on like fire on Instagram Reels as fans waited for an update. However, when rumours circulated recently that a much-awaited pan-India film was shelved, fans panicked and wondered if it was this film. The team shut down rumours. Allu Arjun will play the lead in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s yet-to-be-titled AA 23. Team shuts down rumours AA 23 is shelved It has been four years since Lokesh’s hit Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram hit screens and made waves. Writer Rathna Kumar who worked on the film re-tweeted an old Lokesh tweet about Vikram from the film’s release date. Re-sharing it, he wrote, “Please do revisit #Kaithi before getting into the world of #Vikram. One Tweet & THE REST IS HISTORY. It always feels proud to be part of this. Thank you @Dir_Lokesh for this Life time settlement.” Then addressing AA 23, he simply added, “Can’t wait for #AA23. #4YearsofVikram.” Rathna is a writer who worked on all Lokesh …

DC trailer reactions: Pa Ranjith praises Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as actor, says this about Wamiqa Gabbi. Watch

DC trailer reactions: Pa Ranjith praises Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as actor, says this about Wamiqa Gabbi. Watch

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DC trailer reactions: The trailer for Arun Matheswaran’s Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer DC was launched at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. The film, with music by Anirudh Ravichander, marks the acting debut of filmmaker Lokesh. Pa Ranjith was all praise for the film’s team after watching it. DC trailer sees Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas and Wamiqa Gabbi as Chandra. DC trailer features Devadas and Chandra The 3-minute trailer of DC begins by introducing Lokesh as Devadas and Wamiqa as Chandra. It shows that Chandra’s parents in Kolkata illegally sold her into prostitution years ago. And she now has nowhere to go. Soon, it’s revealed that Devadas is wanted for killing a cop and Chandra, a doctor. He is revealed to have a gang, and the police are now on their heels. After bomb blasts, a bloodbath and a lot of gun slinging, the trailer ends with the couple standing on a hill as the sun sets. Pa Ranjith all praise for DC trailer Filmmaker Pa Ranjith posted the trailer for DC on X …

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar gives update on Allu Arjun’s AA23: ‘Work will begin from May 2nd week’

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar gives update on Allu Arjun’s AA23: ‘Work will begin from May 2nd week’

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Allu Arjun is currently working on the film Raaka, directed by Atlee. Following this, the actor will collaborate with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for the tentatively titled AA23 (LK07), with the film’s co-writer Rathna Kumar sharing details about the project. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar about Allu Arjun’s AA23 Speaking with Galatta Plus, Rathna Kumar said, “I think it’s a proper pan-Indian film, not because of the stars, the central character, or the setting, but because the story has a very international appeal.” The filmmaker added, “When Allu Arjun sir is doing the film, we can get whatever we need to shape it the way we want. It was very exciting to interact with him. The work is progressing at a brisk pace. We already spent three weeks in discussions with him, and work will begin in the second week of May.” More about AA23 AA23 is an upcoming action film starring Allu Arjun in the lead role. In the teaser, the actor is seen wearing the iconic silver kada often featured in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s films, …

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s DC teaser reimagines a classic romance with a brutal twist, watch video | Tamil News

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s DC teaser reimagines a classic romance with a brutal twist, watch video | Tamil News

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2 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 15, 2026 11:15 AM IST Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj is stepping in front of the camera for the first time with DC, a romantic action-drama helmed by Arun Matheswaran. The film’s team unveiled a striking teaser on Saturday, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Set for a summer theatrical release, the dialogue-free glimpse hints at a contemporary reimagining of the classic Devdas narrative, infused with brutal violence and gritty action sequences. The video showcases an unexpected side of Lokesh as Devadas, a fierce, rage-filled protagonist, a dramatic departure from his behind-the-camera persona. Sanjana Krishnamurthy appears as Parvathi, a traditional saree-wearing singer with dramatic kohl-lined eyes. Wamiqa Gabbi plays Chandra who actively participates in the mayhem surrounding the Devadas character, handling explosives and firearms. The preview ends with visceral, blood-soaked visuals that justify its “bloody valentine” theme. Writer-director Arun Matheswaran, known for his previous works Rocky, Saani Kaayidham, and Captain Miller, brings his signature intense storytelling style to DC. Adding another layer of excellence is composer Anirudh Ravichander, whose evocative …

Shraddha Kapoor in talks to join Allu Arjun for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23? Here’s what we know

Shraddha Kapoor in talks to join Allu Arjun for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s AA23? Here’s what we know

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Allu Arjun is officially collaborating with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next, tentatively titled AA23. The makers also dropped a teaser announcing the same on social media. Now, new reports suggest that Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor has joined the upcoming actioner as the leading lady. Read on! Shraddha Kapoor to lead AA23? Ever since AA23 was announced, new updates about Allu Arjun’s upcoming film kept the audience engaged. Another piece of news surrounding the anticipated action-thriller is making rounds online. According to Milagro Movies, Shraddha Kapoor, who predominantly works in Hindi cinema, will be joining as the female lead opposite Arjun. On January 14, 2026, Mythri Movie Makers put all speculations to rest when they dropped the announcement teaser of AA23. With a groove background score, the team unveiled Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar as its producers with music by Anirudh. Finally, fans see a silhouette of iconic star Allu Arjun’s character taming his horse. Then comes director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s introduction, roaring like a wild lion. The video finally revealed that the film (also …

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?

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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. …

DC title teaser: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as lead actor sees him play Devadas; Wamiqa Gabbi co-stars as Chandra. Watch

DC title teaser: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as lead actor sees him play Devadas; Wamiqa Gabbi co-stars as Chandra. Watch

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Updated on: Nov 01, 2025 09:02 pm IST DC title teaser: Arun Matheswaran seems to have directed a Bonny and Clyde-style love story with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi.  DC title teaser: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is making his debut as a lead actor with Arun Matheswaran’s next project. The producers of the film, Sun Pictures, released a title teaser for DC on Saturday evening. Wamiqa Gabbi also plays the lead in it. DC title teaser: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi play the leads in this love story. DC title teaser The 1-minute-long teaser appears to hint at a Bonny and Clyde-style story. It shows various shots of Lokesh and Wamiqa walking through a walkway and later in a room together. With the camera cuts to reveal Lokesh, he is seen covered in blood, smoking a cigarette and rolling his sleeves as he walks. Wamiqa also puts a flower in her hair and seems determined as she walks towards him. It ends with them in a room together, looking at each other in anticipation of whatever …

Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s massive salaries for Coolie revealed: Report

Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s massive salaries for Coolie revealed: Report

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May 26, 2025 10:34 PM IST Lokesh Kanagaraj’s multi-starrer Coolie, headlined by Rajinikanth, will be released in theatres on 14 August. It’ll clash with War 2.  Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited film Coolie with Rajinikanth in the lead will be released in theatres on 14 August. A Pinkvilla report claims that the director and actor were paid massive salaries for the film, as per a source. (Also Read: Lokesh Kanagaraj says he’s ‘not making actors sit for 3 years’ like SS Rajamouli in RRR while making multi-starrers) Lokesh Kanagaraj directed Rajinikanth for the first time in Coolie. Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s salaries for Coolie The publication reported that Rajinikanth took an upfront payment of ₹150 crore and Lokesh got a paycheck of ₹50 crore. It also claims that the film was made on a ₹350 crore budget. A source told them, “Rajinikanth has bagged an upfront salary of ₹150 crore for Coolie, which is among the highest of all time for an actor. Lokesh Kanagaraj on the other hand got a pay-cheque for ₹50 crore for Coolie, …

EXCLUSIVE: Nani on his chances of being part of cinematic universes, especially LCU: ‘I really like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s work…’

EXCLUSIVE: Nani on his chances of being part of cinematic universes, especially LCU: ‘I really like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s work…’

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Nani is all set to hit the big screens this year on May 1 with his movie HIT: The Third Case. Ahead of its release, the actor was roped in for an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, where he spilled the details on future possibilities of being part of cinematic universes like the LCU. Talking about the same, Nani said, “Cinematic universes are interesting, especially influenced by Western films. Many talented filmmakers are coming forward with it, like Lokesh Kanagaraj and Prasanth Varma. Anything which excites the audience to come to the theaters or excites them about the project itself is good for cinema.” Continuing on the same, Nani was asked whether he’d like to be part of any such universes, to which he replied, “I am already part of a cop universe (HIT), so I wouldn’t probably be part of Rohit Shetty’s. However, I really like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s work; if something happens, it happens, and I’ll be very happy to be part of it.” The actor added that if something falls into place in Hindi …