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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nivin Pauly steps into LCU as villain: When we cast actor from other languages, they add a different colour to the film, says director Bakkiyaraj Kannan
Apart from Nivin and Lawrence, another big star will also be playing an important role in the film, he reveals. Nivin Pauly is making his entry into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) by playing the main antagonist, Walter, in Raghava Lawrence 's Benz. This will be the actor's fourth film in Tamil after Neram , Richie , and Ram's yet-to-be-released Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai . The film's director, Bakkiyaraj Kannan , who previously made Remo and Sulthan , talks to us about what made him pick Nivin for the role, how his film is connected to the LCU, and more. Excerpts: 'FANS CAN EXPECT A RUTHLESS NIVIN PAULY' 'We wanted to cast an actor who would give off a new vibe and doesn't fall under the regular villain template. Fans can expect a ruthless Nivin Pauly. The character will be different from his previous ones and will be the peak of villainy,' begins Bakkiyaraj, who informs that Nivin will join the shoot next month. The actor will also be dubbing for himself in the film. 'When we cast actors from other languages, they add a different colour to the film,' states the director. 'Lawrence will also play a character with a negative shade' Talking about the character of his protagonist, played by Raghava Lawrence, the filmmaker shares, 'He plays a character with a negative shade as well. We wanted someone rough and tough and thought that this character would suit him.' Apart from Nivin and Lawrence, another big star will also be playing an important role in the film, he reveals. ' Benz will have three female leads. We are about to finish the first schedule in Chennai. Shooting will also happen in Mangaluru, and Rajasthan, among other places,' he adds. 'BENZ IS NEITHER A PREQUEL NOR A SEQUEL TO AN LCU FILM' Sharing how he ended up taking over the reins of the film, he says, 'Lokesh and I are friends. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 When I was working on another film, he floated the idea of other directors making films in the LCU. Since the film I was working on had a lot of CGI and its pre-production required more time, I took this up. We have been in discussions since January 2024.' The events in this film take place in parallel to the other LCU films. 'It's neither a prequel nor a sequel, but there will be a lot of connections with the LCU. While the basic story is by Lokesh, I've worked on it and written the screenplay,' he says. 'NOW, THE OPPORTUNITY FOR MULTIPLE DIRECTORS TO WORK IN FILMS OF A UNIVERSE IS OPENING UP IN INDIAN CINEMA' Bakkiyaraj says that he is proud to be the first director to join the LCU. 'In Hollywood, multiple directors work on various films of a particular universe. Now, such an opportunity has risen in Indian cinema,' he states, adding, 'Benz will have a totally different world and the making style will be different compared to my other two films. It isn't exactly set in the dark world of Lokesh's universe. There would be my flavour, too, with the screenplay comprising a mix of darkness, fun, and family love. ' 'I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO A TELUGU FILM BEFORE SULTHAN' His first and second films, Remo and Sulthan , came out in 2016 and 2022 respectively. Ask him about the gaps between his films, and he says, 'I take some time between films because I keep writing them until I'm satisfied. I was supposed to do a Telugu film before Sulthan and I worked on it for two years, but I wasn't able to take it forward because I couldn't entirely grasp the language. So, I thought I would do a film in Tamil. ' 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 .
News18
7 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
04-06-2025
- 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
03-06-2025
- 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.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
LCU gets bigger: 'Benz' starts rolling with Raghava Lawrence
Bringing multiple stars together in a single Tamil film is no easy feat, but director Lokesh Kanagaraj continues to break barriers with his visionary Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Fans eagerly follow every small update tied to this universe. The latest film to join the LCU is 'Benz', which officially began filming in Chennai on May 12, 2025, with a traditional pooja ceremony. Actor Raghava Lawrence , director Bakkiyaraj Kannan , and the crew participated in the launch, marking an exciting new chapter for Tamil cinema . Big Names Onboard Raghava Lawrence headlines 'Benz', with two other prominent heroes set to play major roles, making it a multi-star action entertainer. While the complete cast details are under wraps, the production team promises thrilling announcements soon. Samyuktha Menon has been confirmed as the female lead, adding further strength to the cast. With expectations already sky-high, the film is shaping up to be a major attraction in the LCU lineup. Powerful creative team behind the scenes by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo 'Benz' is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, known for 'Remo' and 'Sultan'. He has also written the screenplay and dialogues. The story has been conceived and presented by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself. Music is composed by rising sensation Sai Abhyankar, ensuring a vibrant soundtrack. The technical crew includes cinematographer Gowtham George, editor Philomin Raj, art director Jackie, and stunt choreographer Anl Arasu – a team well-equipped to deliver high-octane cinema. A mega production planned Jointly produced by three popular production houses, 'Benz' is being made on a grand scale. Filming is scheduled across major Indian cities and multiple locations in the UAE over a span of 120+ days. With its massive production value and high expectations, 'Benz' is positioned to be one of 2025's biggest commercial blockbusters. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
