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News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lokesh Kanagraj Claims ‘I Don't Make Actors Sit For 3 Years Like SS Rajamouli'
Last Updated: Lokesh's Coolie will be facing a big clash with the upcoming highly anticipated War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the leads. Lokesh Kanagraj is currently busy with his upcoming highly anticipated project, Coolie, featuring South superstar Rajinikanth. Backed by Sun Pictures, the film is all set to hit the big screens on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. As the team began the post-production, Lokesh recently sat for an interview where he took a dig at renowned director SS Rajamouli for his style of filmmaking, claiming that he doesn't make actors sit for 3 years. Speaking on the Sudhir Srinivasan podcast, Lokesh addressed his forthcoming film Coolie and how he prefers to shoot a film like that, which is mostly multi-starrer. He went on to compare himself to SS Rajamouli and his film RRR, in which actors worked for more than three years. He shared that instead, he spends a few months to conclude the film, ensuring that the actors allocate adequate time and the entire time for his project. The Vikram director said, 'I'm not making films like RRR, which requires actors to sit for three years. I complete my films in 6-8 months. As a result, I insist that my actors devote their full attention to my project and that I do not interfere with their costumes throughout the process." Furthermore, the director also talked about his next slate of films after the release of Coolie. He said, 'After that, there's Kaithi 2. I have to make a film with Kamal sir and Vikram 2 because we haven't finished the story yet. Finally, it needs to be Leo 2, and Rolex is a stand-alone picture. I have an idea for that and Suriya sir and I have been discussing it for a long time." Lokesh's confirmation for Leo 2 came as a surprise for the viewers, as the initial part featured South star Thalapathy Vijay in the leads and the actor has now announced his exit from the film industry to focus on his political career. It would be interesting to see who would step into the shoes of Leo 2. Coming back to Coolie, apart from Rajinikanth, the film will also feature celebs like Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, Sivakarthikeyan and Sathyaraj in significant roles. It will also have a short cameo of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan. Coolie will be facing a big clash with the upcoming highly anticipated War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the leads. First Published:
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals he wants to make 'Master 2' with Thalapathy Vijay: 'Everyone is waiting for Leo 2, but...'
Director 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' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 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.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lokesh Kanagaraj Wants To Reunite With Thalapathy Vijay For Master 2, Ditches Leo 2
Last Updated: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj expressed his desire to make Master 2 with Thalapathy Vijay, despite fans eagerly awaiting Leo 2. While fans are eagerly waiting for Leo 2, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has something else on his mind. He wants to bring back JD from Master! In a recent chat with film critic Sudhir Srinivasan, Lokesh said he'd love to work with Thalapathy Vijay again, but not for Leo. Instead, he wants to make 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 said honestly. He went on to explain why. '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." Talking about his plans for the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe), Lokesh said, 'After 'Coolie', I'll start with 'Kaithi 2'. I also have to do 'Vikram 2' with Kamal Sir, but I haven't finished writing it yet. Finally, it has to be 'Leo 2', but we must plan it without keeping Leo Das in mind." Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj's next big film Coolie is all set to release in theatres on August 14. To kick off the 100-day countdown, a special promo was dropped on May 6. The film stars Rajinikanth in the lead, along with a powerful ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Reba Monica John. Pooja Hegde will be seen in a special song, and there's also a surprise cameo by Aamir Khan. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. First Published:
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Coolie'-director Lokesh Kanagaraj says he prefers ‘Master 2' with Vijay over ‘Leo 2'
Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is currently busy with the post-production of Coolie starring Rajinikanth, has revealed that he is more interested in doing a sequel to his 2021 film with Vijay, Master, than a sequel to their 2023 Lokesh Cinematic Universe film Leo. This comes as a surprise to fans of Vijay and Lokesh since the fate of Vijay's Leo Das in Lokesh's cinematic universe has been in jeopardy — considering the star has announced his retirement from films — making it all the more natural to assume Lokesh would wish for Vijay to somehow greenlight Leo 2. In a recent interview with film critic Sudhir Srinivasan, Lokesh was asked if the filmmaker is still hoping to make Leo 2. 'Only time can tell. Moreover, Vijay anna has to tell. While we can ask him to appear in a cameo role (in future LCU films), I actually wish to do Master 2 with him,' said Lokesh. 'There's a part of the story that is not said. I personally like watching him as JD; obviously, Leo is a strong character in LCU, and people love him, but I like JD more. I have a proper idea for a sequel, and even he is aware of it. But it is all about now has something else in his mind to achieve,' added Lokesh. Lokesh then answered whether he has to exclude Leo Das from his plans for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. 'I am doing Kaithi 2 next, and then I have to do Vikram 2 also because that story remains incomplete; then it has to be Leo 2. Rolex is a standalone film, and I have an idea for it; Suriya sir and I have been talking about it for quite some time now. But for now, we have to lay down a play that doesn't feature Leo Das,' said Lokesh. 'Like how we didn't anticipate the birth of a cinematic universe while doing Kaithi, we couldn't have anticipated that Vijay anna would announce his retirement.' 'Kamal Haasan sir cannot do 'Coolie,' and Rajini sir cannot do 'Vikram'' In yet another instance during the interview, Lokesh quipped that Kamal Haasan, with whom he collaborated on the LCU film Vikram, cannot do Coolie, and that Rajinikanth cannot do a Vikram. Lokesh said this as an example to cite that he writes ideas that could only fit the star in the discussion. ALSO READ: Lokesh Kanagaraj on why he admires Kamal Haasan — the writer 'When I begin working on a film, I would first start working on all those desires that I wish to realise as a fan of those stars. So while working on Coolie, I was looking forward to shooting these action set pieces that I had written,' said Lokesh, to which the anchor asked if these set pieces could be used in other films he makes in the future. 'How an action set piece would look in a Rajini sir and how it would in a Kamal sir film is like a mind game. So when I write some of these ideas, I write them specifically for the star,' he added. Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, is set to hit the screens on August 14. The film boasts an ensemble star cast that includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Speculations are rife that Bollywood star Aamir Khan is also part of the project, while the makers announced that Pooja Hegde is set to play a special role. Shruti Haasan is the other prominent actor in the movie. Lokesh had previously confirmed that Coolie will not be part of his popular film universe called the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which includes movies such as Kaithi, Vikram and Leo.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
I want to make Master 2 with Vijay over Leo 2, says director Lokesh Kanagaraj
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, the mind behind blockbusters like 'Kaithi', 'Vikram', and 'Leo', revealed that his personal preference lies in exploring Thalapathy Vijay's character arc in Master (2021), rather than 'Leo' (2023).In a recent interview with film critic Sudhir Srinivasan, he said, '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.'advertisementExplaining it further, Lokesh said, '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.' With Vijay expected to enter politics after his upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan', it remains to be seen whether either sequel will his roadmap for the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe), Lokesh said, 'After 'Coolie', I'll start with 'Kaithi 2'. I also have to do 'Vikram 2' with Kamal Sir, but I haven't finished writing it yet. Finally, it has to be 'Leo 2', but we must plan it without keeping Leo Das in mind.'Meanwhile, Lokesh's upcoming film 'Coolie' is set to hit cinemas on August 14. A 100-day countdown promo was released on 6 May. The film features Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, with a special song by Pooja Hegde and a cameo by Aamir Khan. The music is composed by Anirudh Watch
