Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals he wants to make 'Master 2' with Thalapathy Vijay: 'Everyone is waiting for Leo 2, but...'
Lokesh Kanagaraj
recently addressed queries about a potential sequel to his hit film '
Leo
', starring
Thalapathy Vijay
, amidst ongoing discussions about Jana Nayagan' possibly being Vijay's final film. The question of a 'Leo' sequel remains uncertain.
In a conversation with film critic Sudhir Srinivasan,
Lokesh
revealed that he is more interested in revisiting the world of 'Master' rather than continuing the saga of 'Leo'.
Lokesh about 'Leo 2'
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The filmmaker expressed a strong desire to reunite with Thalapathy Vijay — but not for the expected Leo follow-up. Instead, he is keen on crafting '
Master 2
'. 'Only time can tell, and Vijay Anna has to decide. We can bring him in for a cameo, but I want to do Master with him. Everyone is waiting for Leo 2, but I want to do Master with him," Lokesh shared.
He explained that the story of JD still feels unfinished. 'I think there's a part of that story which remains untold. It's there in the first one without any conclusion. I just want to do that film. I personally like the vibe of JD very much. Leo is a strong character and people love it, but if you personally ask me, I have a proper idea for Master 2 and he also knows it. But it's all about timing – he now has other things he wants to achieve,' he said.
Lokesh also shared updates on his Cinematic Universe (LCU).
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals an unseen still from 'Leo' to thank Vijay
Lokesh's upcoming movies
After the release of
Rajinikanth
's Coolie, Lokesh will begin filming 'Kaithi 2' with Karthi, followed by '
Vikram 2
' with Kamal Haasan. He is also planning 'Leo 2', though it may not feature Leo Das.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is gearing up for release on August 14. The film also features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Reba Monica John in key roles. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special number, while Aamir Khan is reportedly making a surprise cameo. The music is being composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
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