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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Heisenberg? 'Leo' director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms mystery lyricist is real, not a robot or AI
Tamil music fans have been enjoying hit songs with stylish English lyrics for many years now. But what makes these songs even more exciting and intresting is the mystery behind the person who writes them. This unknown lyricist goes by the name Heisenberg – inspired by the character Walter White from the famous American show 'Breaking Bad'. No one really knows who Heisenberg is, except for director Lokesh Kanagaraj , who claims he has met the person. The buzz began with 'Vikram' and grew with 'Leo' The mystery around Heisenberg began when Lokesh 's 2022 film 'Vikram', starring Kamal Haasan , was released. The songs 'Wasted' and 'Once Upon A Time' featured catchy English lyrics that instantly grabbed fans' attention. Heisenberg returned the following year in 2023 with the film 'Leo', writing four more tracks – 'Bloody Sweet', 'Ordinary Person', 'I'm Scared', and 'Leo Das Entry'. Even though fans were eager to find out who this lyricist was, composer Anirudh Ravichander didn't reveal much. He said he had only spoken to Heisenberg over the phone and confirmed that only Lokesh had met him in person. Lokesh Kanagaraj clears the confusion Recently, during an interview with Galatta Plus, Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed some of the fan theories. He confirmed that Heisenberg is not a robot or AI programme but a real person. He also said that both he and Anirudh know this person, but they are keeping his identity private on purpose. Lokesh clearly stated that neither he nor Anirudh is writing the songs secretly under the name Heisenberg. Lokesh gives fans a clever hint To add to the mystery, Lokesh offered fans a clue. He said that if they watch the 1980 Tamil film 'Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu', they might be able to figure out who Heisenberg is. This sparked a wave of online guesses from fans. 'Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu' starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi and was directed by K. Balachander. Because of this connection, many fans began to wonder if Kamal Haasan himself might be Heisenberg. Other guesses included director Nelson Dilipkumar and actor-playwright S. Ve. Shekhar. But since Lokesh clearly said neither he nor Anirudh is secretly behind the name, the mystery deepened even more. Tamil cinema has seen mystery artists before This is not the first time Tamil cinema has seen an artist hide their identity. In 2017, director Gautham Menon credited a song composer as 'Mr. X' for the hit track 'Maruvaarthai' in 'Enai Noki Paayum Thota'. It was later revealed to be Darbuka Siva. He said he used a fake name because he didn't want too much attention and wasn't sure how people would react. Heisenberg's hit songs keep coming Despite the mystery, Heisenberg's songs continue to do well. In 2024, he wrote more popular songs like 'All Hail The Tiger' and 'Red Sea' in 'Devara: Part 1' (starring Jr NTR), and 'Hands Up' in Rajinikanth's film 'Vettaiyan'. For now, Heisenberg remains one of Tamil cinema's most mysterious figures. Even without a known face, his strong and stylish lyrics continue to make waves and fans can't stop talking about him.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
LCU to have a female superhero? Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj promises an update in Kaithi 2
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is currently awaiting the release of his Tamil film Coolie, created LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe), which was a new attempt in filmmaking in Tamil cinema. While the universe already has three films; Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, his fans are eagerly waiting for the next part. Even as LCU is known for being testosterone heavy with little powerful female characters, Lokesh recently, in an interview while promoting Coolie, talked about his plans to have a strong female character. Keep reading to know what he has to say. Lokesh Kanagaraj will address LCU queries in Kaithi 2 Lokesh Kanagaraj talks about introducing a female superhero in LCU After introducing the LCU concept with the Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram, Lokesh Kanagaraj is steady with his plans for the universe, as he is next gearing up for Kaithi 2. While the filmmaker is currently waiting for the release of Coolie and is promoting the Rajinikanth-starrer, he also spoke about something new he will be introducing in his LCU. Even as LCU has some characters like Agent Tina, and Satya (played by Trisha in Leo), there is also an evident absence of a strong female character as a lead. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Lokesh was asked if LCU will have a female superhero, given his films are dominated by male protagonists and are very masculine. 'I am writing something for actresses, which is kind of new characters to the LCU universe. There will be 2-3 new characters in the LCU, and you will get an update in Kaithi 2,' Lokesh said. However, he did not reveal much about who will be playing them or what the characters will be. The filmmaker's next after Coolie, is expected to be Kaithi 2 with actor Karthi. Besides this, Lokesh is also producing Benz, an upcoming film starring Raghava Lawrence and Nivin Pauly, which also comes under LCU. Lokesh is also planning Vikram 2 with Kamal Haasan and a standalone film on Rolex starring Suriya. Meanwhile, if you would like to stream Lokesh Kanagaraj's films, then Maanagaram, Kaithi, Vikram and Master are available for streaming on different platforms. But you can watch all of them with one OTTplay Premium subscription. You can also stream Leo on Netflix.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Coolie': Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms no compromise on violence in Rajinikanth-starrer
'Coolie', the upcoming Tamil action film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring superstar Rajinikanth is gearing up for its big theatrical release. But, before the film can take over the big screens on August 14, director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for making action-packed films with intense violence, is spilling the tea on what fans can expect in his first venture with Superstar Rajinikanth. As the superstar is known for keeping his movies family-friendly, many have been wondering if Lokesh had to tone down the violence in 'Coolie'. Not Making Any Compromises In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Lokesh made it clear that he hasn't made any compromises with the action sequences in his upcoming film. He said, "It is going to trigger all the emotions that a family audience would want. At the same I don't want to lose my grip on the film. I don't want to do PG-13 film. I have not avoided guns and drugs in the film, the godowns... It will have a lot of adrenaline rush, which we have not seen in Rajini sir's films in a while. ' 'Coolie' is set to clash with ' War 2 ' There's also news about the film's release. 'Coolie' is set to clash with the Hindi film 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Since Yash Raj Films is producing 'War 2', they've already booked most IMAX screens around the world, which means 'Coolie' might not get many IMAX slots. However, there is no official confirmation about the same. Cast of the film 'Coolie' also stars Upendra, Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir and others. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Amid Vanga-Deepika Row, The Spirit Filmmaker Shares Update On His Film Led By Prabhas And Triptii Dimri
Deepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga were set to collaborate for the first time in the upcoming film Spirit. However, within a few weeks, the deal fell through after the actress and the filmmaker reportedly had disagreements over remuneration and working hours. Now Vanaga has shared an update on he schedule of his upcoming film Spirit, led by Prabhas, and Triptii Dimri, who replaced Deepika Padukone. In a conversation with Vijay Deverakonda and filmmaker Gowtam Tinnanuri on the Sithara Entertainments channel on YouTube, Vanga shared that the production for Spirit is all set to roll in September. He added that there are going to be back-to-back schedules and continuous shooting once the project begins. Some reports also suggest that the music of the film has already been completed in collaboration with Harshavardhan Rameshwar. Sandeep Reddy Vanga On Spirit's Box-Office Collections Earlier in a chat with Baradwaj Rangan for the Galatta Plus YouTube channel, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had mentioned how he believes the "Producer is safe". He had said, "I think because of the kind of budget they are putting, I feel the producer is safe. With Prabhas and my combination, along with satellite and digital rights, we can recover our budget there itself. If everything goes well with the teaser, trailer and songs pre-release and whatever we do to grab the audience's attention, opening day would be Rs 150 crore. It's a trade calculation. It should be worldwide or pan-India. Easily, it could be Rs 150 crore in one day for a film like this if the material is good." How The Controversy Started Deepika Padukone walked out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's much-anticipated film Spirit, after which Triptii Dimri was officially announced as the leading lady of the film. Deepika Padukone was tagged as "unprofessional" for her demands, which included working for a 6-hour shift with a newborn at home. The actress had also charged a massive fee of Rs 20 crore, along with a profit-sharing settlement and refused to deliver her dialogues in Telugu. Due to creative differences and "unreasonable" clauses, a replacement for Deepika Padukone was found. In A Nutshell Amid the wave of controversies that Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit found itself embroiled in, the filmmaker has finally shared an update on the release. Production is all set to roll in September.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Heisenberg? 'Leo' director Lokesh Kanagaraj says mystery lyricist who composed hit songs for Rajinikanth, Jr NTR is a 'real person'
For several years, Tamil music fans have grooved to chart-topping tracks filled with pulsating English lyrics, but few know the true identity of the lyricist behind them. Known only by the alias Heisenberg, the person remains cloaked in secrecy—sparking endless speculation. The name itself is inspired by Walter White's dangerous alter ego in the American series Breaking Bad, adding yet another layer of mystery. Apart from director Lokesh Kanagaraj, no one in the industry appears to have actually seen Heisenberg in person. When Anonymity Met Stardom: The Rise of a Shadow Lyricist The intrigue around Heisenberg intensified when Lokesh Kanagaraj's 2022 action thriller Vikram, starring Kamal Haasan, hit theatres. Fans were particularly struck by the dynamic English-heavy tracks Wasted and Once Upon A Time. This anonymous lyricist again made headlines a year later with Leo, featuring Vijay. In that film, Heisenberg penned four songs: Bloody Sweet, Ordinary Person, I'm Scared, and Leo Das Entry. Despite the curiosity surrounding the identity of the person behind the pen, composer Anirudh Ravichander provided little clarity. In a media interaction, he simply stated that while he had spoken with Heisenberg over the phone, only Lokesh Kanagaraj had met the person in the flesh. 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Dismissing online speculations, Lokesh emphasized that both he and Anirudh have met this individual, though they are consciously choosing to protect the person's identity. The director clarified that neither he nor Anirudh is masquerading under the Heisenberg moniker. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo "It is not a robot; there is a real person," he told the magazine. Lokesh went a step further and offered a cryptic hint: viewers who have seen the 1980 Tamil film Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu might be able to deduce who Heisenberg is. This clue immediately triggered a flurry of activity online, as fans and digital sleuths began connecting the dots. Fan Theories and Internet Frenzy Lokesh's clue has ignited a wildfire of speculation. The referenced film, Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu, directed by K. Balachander, featured Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in lead roles. This led many to believe Kamal himself might be moonlighting as the anonymous lyricist. Other names that emerged in the rumour mill include director Nelson Dilipkumar and veteran actor-playwright S. Ve. Shekhar. While some enthusiasts continue to believe the lyricist could still be Lokesh or Anirudh operating under a secret identity, the director's recent clarification has cast doubt on those theories. A Familiar Pattern in Tamil Cinema This isn't the first instance where an artist's identity has been kept under wraps in the Tamil film industry. In 2017, director Gautham Menon opted for a similar approach while working on Enai Noki Paayum Thota. The composer of its chartbuster Maruvaarthai was credited only as 'Mr X'. Months later, the secret was unveiled: it was musician Darbuka Siva. Speaking to The Indian Express, Siva revealed that the idea behind using a pseudonym was to take attention away from him. He admitted feeling overwhelmed by the spotlight and unsure about the public reaction, even questioning whether Menon was taking a big risk by selecting him. Heisenberg's Expanding Legacy in Tamil Cinema The shroud of secrecy surrounding Heisenberg has not deterred the lyricist's growing influence. In 2024, Heisenberg contributed more memorable tracks to major film soundtracks. These included All Hail The Tiger and Red Sea in Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR, and Hands Up from Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan. Interestingly, a simple online search for Heisenberg reveals very little. The individual doesn't have a Wikipedia page, social media presence, or any documented interviews. What remains consistent across all of Heisenberg's works is a distinct lyrical style—almost exclusively in English—and a recurring collaboration with one music composer: Anirudh Ravichander. No other composer appears to have worked with the elusive lyricist, which further narrows the circle of collaborators and continues to fuel speculation. The Mystery Endures The identity of Heisenberg remains one of the most captivating secrets in Tamil cinema today. Whether it's a deliberate creative decision or a personal choice for privacy, the veil over this mystery figure shows no sign of lifting anytime soon. As fans decode cryptic clues and analyze lyrics for hidden hints, the only certainty is that Heisenberg's verses have left a significant imprint on Tamil music—with or without a name to match the talent.
