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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nivin Pauly To Play Villain In Lokesh Kanagaraj's Benz Opposite Raghava Lawrence?
Last Updated: Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe is set to expand with "Benz," starring Raghava Lawrence. Speculation is rife that Malayalam star Nivin Pauly will play the villain. Lokesh Kanagaraj's ever-growing cinematic universe (LCU) is gearing up for its next chapter with Benz, a high-octane action thriller starring Raghava Lawrence. The film has already caught fans' attention with its slick first-look posters. In the latest update, all eyes are now on the villain reveal. According to the ongoing buzz, it might be Malayalam star Nivin Pauly stepping into the dark side. The makers, G Squad, teased the casting surprise on social media ahead of their June 4 announcement. Dropping a cheeky clue, they wrote, 'You are 'N'ot Ready for this. That's it. That's the clue. #BenzCastReveal Tomorrow." While they stopped short of naming names, fans were quick to connect the dots, with many speculating that the 'N" points straight to Nivin Pauly. If confirmed, this would mark Nivin's first major role in the LCU and possibly his Tamil return in a powerful negative role, a genre shift that could shake things up in the universe built by Lokesh. Though the makers have shared a shadowy glimpse of the mysterious antagonist, buzz is strong that Nivin Pauly is the man behind the menace. While nothing is official yet, multiple reports hint that he's set to take on the lead villain's role. Raghava Lawrence is stepping into the spotlight for the upcoming action-packed Tamil film Benz. Directed by Remo fame Bakkiyaraj Kannan, the film is part of the ever-growing Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU). Though Lokesh isn't directing this time, he's still deeply involved, co-writing the script and co-producing it under his own banner. Benz marks the fourth film in the LCU, after Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. What makes Benz stand out is that it's the first film in this universe not to be directed by Lokesh himself. The female lead is played by Vaathi star Samyuktha, and there's another exciting debut on the cards — AA22 composer Sai Abhyankkar is making his big break as the music director for the film. Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj is working on his next directorial project, Coolie, starring none other than Rajinikanth. Set to release on August 14, 2025, Coolie also features big names like Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Soubin Shahir. Rumours are also swirling about a cameo from Aamir Khan. On the other side, Malayalam star Nivin Pauly, who is rumoured to be playing the main villain in Benz, has wrapped up filming for Baby Girl. He also has films like Dolby Dineshan and Dear Students with Nayanthara coming up. First Published:
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Nivin Pauly the next big villain in LCU? ‘Benz' makers drop major tease ahead of reveal
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU) is set to level up once again with 'Benz', the much-hyped action thriller starring Raghava Lawrence in the lead. Directed by Remo fame Bakkiyaraj Kannan and co-written by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself, the film is fast gaining momentum as the fourth official installment of the interconnected LCU. Now, a cryptic social media post has sparked speculation that Malayalam star Nivin Pauly may be joining the cinematic universe as its next big villain. 'You are 'N'ot Ready for this' On the last day, the official handle of G Squad — the creative team behind Benz — dropped a mysterious update teasing the reveal of the film's antagonist. The post read, 'You are 'N'ot Ready for this. That's it. That's the clue. #BenzCastReveal Tomorrow.' Accompanying the message was a shadowy image of a villainous figure, adding to the suspense. Leo - Official Kannada Trailer Netizens speculate Fans were quick to connect the dots, interpreting the emphasis on the letter 'N' as a nod to Nivin Pauly. Reddit users kickstarted a discussion around this. One commented, 'Benz or Bentley, hope the movie is good.' Another one commented, 'We got nivin Pauly in lcu before gta 6.' Another comment read, 'Better be a Rolex kinda cameo.' While no official confirmation has been made, the announcement of the villain's identity is set to drop on June 4, and all signs point to the Malayalee actor making his LCU debut in a negative role. If confirmed, taking on the mantle of the main antagonist in 'Benz' would not only mark Nivin Pauly's most prominent role in Tamil yet but also place him alongside a formidable list of LCU villains. Powerhouse cast and a fresh soundtrack Apart from Raghava Lawrence in the lead, 'Benz' also stars Vaathi actress Samyuktha as the female lead. Adding to the excitement, viral sensation and AA22 composer Sai Abhyankkar is onboard as the music director, making his film debut. With Lokesh Kanagaraj also co-producing the project, Benz is expected to be a stylish and intense addition to the LCU legacy. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Benz: Nivin Pauly to play main antagonist in Raghava Lawrence starrer by Lokesh Kanagaraj?
The Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe, aka LCU, is expanding further with the Raghava Lawrence starrer Benz. As the movie is already making quite a buzz, the makers have dropped a tease on its casting, and it seems the Malayalee star, Nivin Pauly, would be involved in it. In a recent post, the makers of G Squad dropped an update on social media, teasing the introduction of their villain. Sharing the same, an official announcement would be made on June 4, 2025, and they penned, 'You are 'N'ot Ready for this. That's it. That's the clue. #BenzCastReveal Tomorrow.' While a teasing image of the character has been dropped, several reports indicate that Nivin Pauly would be handling the main baddie role. However, it would only be confirmed in due time. Makers of Benz tease their villain character The upcoming Tamil-language action thriller features Raghava Lawrence in the titular character, with Remo director Bakkiyaraj Kannan handling the directorial duties. Coming under the LCU, the movie was co-written by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who co-produces the venture under his own production house. As the 4th installment of the cinematic universe comes into fruition, Vaathi fame Samyuktha would be playing the female lead. Interestingly, musical sensation and AA22 composer Sai Abhyankkar will mark his debut as a music director with this film. Lokesh Kanagaraj had previously included three films in his cinematic universe, which include the Karthi-starrer Kaithi, Kamal Haasan's Vikram, and Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay. With the director already dropping details of its potential future, Benz would mark the first time a movie within the universe would not be helmed by the Master director. Coming to Kanagaraj's work front, the director is soon set to hit the big screens with the movie Coolie starring Rajinikanth. The upcoming action film is slated for release on August 14, 2025, with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao playing key roles. With Aamir Khan expected to appear in a cameo, the film features an ensemble supporting cast that includes Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and others. On the other hand, Nivin Pauly recently wrapped up the shoot of his film Baby Girl. Apart from that, the Premam actor has movies like Dolby Dineshan and Dear Students, alongside Nayanthara, and more in his lineup.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Benz', produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Raghava Lawrence, goes on floors
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has launched his next production venture Benz. The Tamil movie, starring Raghava Lawrence, went on floors with a formal pooja ceremony. The film marks an addition to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), the action franchise that began with Kaithi (2019) and expanded with Vikram (2022)and Leo (2023). After Karthi, Kamal Haasan and Vijay, Raghava Lawrence has made his entry into the LCU. Benz is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, who previously helmed Remo (2016) and Sulthan (2021). Lokesh Kanagaraj, who conceived the film's story, will be producing the film under his banner G Squad. The film will be co-produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under the banners The Route and Passion Studios respectively. Apart from producing, Lokesh will also present the film which has a post-release streaming deal with Netflix. Notably, last year, Lokesh's production banner G Squad presented Vijay Kumar's Fight Club. ALSO READ:Lokesh Kanagaraj welcomes Raghava Lawrence to LCU with 'Benz' Benz is expected to hit theatres in 2025. Gowtham George is the cinematographer while Philomin Raj is the editor. Anil Arasu will handle stunt choreography. Sai Abhayankar will compose music for the movie.
