Lokesh Kanagaraj has become a prominent name in Indian cinema, known for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), which is achieving remarkable success at the box office. He is set to release a short film exploring the origins of the LCU and is currently working on a standalone project titled Coolie with Rajinikanth.
In a recent interview, Lokesh revealed that his next project within the LCU will be Kaithi 2. He also said that he has plans to create a separate film about the character Rolex and intends to conclude the universe with Vikram 2. He noted that if Vijay hadn’t announced his retirement, he would have made a sequel to Leo.
Excited to bring back the character Dilli in Kaithi 2, Lokesh described this project as returning to his roots. He emphasized that his protagonists are ordinary humans fighting for their families, rather than superheroes. He added that his films aim to deliver impactful messages, particularly about creating a drug-free society, which he hopes will resonate with younger audiences. He concluded by stating that all his LCU characters are ready, and he is focused on connecting their stories.