Thalapathy to do cameo in Kaithi2 with Kamal / No Illaya Kamaraj says Thalapathy Vijay

 Latest on Kaithi 2 is that Thalapathy Vijay who has retired from films will don the makeup for Kaithi 2, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Part of LCU, the film brings in Vijay's Leo connections. The film is also the extension of the the charachter Roles by Suriya in  Vikram and that brings in Kamal Haasan. Read on :Kaithi 2 is a FACE-OFF between Dilli (Karthi) and Rolex (Suriya).

That is the core of the film and this showdown will begin the proper happenings of the universe’s plot. The film will also dive into some flashback bits of Dilli and will properly introduce and show who is Rolex.

The connections between them and the rest of the franchise movies are going to be properly set with this film.

So after wrapping up Marshal, Karthi wTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President and actor Vijay on Friday ..

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay appealed to students participating in the party's felicitation functions on Friday, June 13, to refrain from comparing him to the late Chief Minister K Kamaraj or discussing the 2026 assembly elections.

At one such event organised on Friday, June 13, Vijay honoured Class 10 and Class 12 students who secured top ranks in their respective schools across Tamil Nadu, according to the report by The New Indian Express.

During his address, he requested the students' participants to avoid political references and refrain from using terms like "Ilaiya Kamaraj (Little Kamaraj)" to refer to him.

Before the event began, attendees observed a two-minute silence in memory of the victims of the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. "This is a small request, please don't take it the wrong way. Let's keep the speeches a bit brief and avoid political references. Please refrain from speaking about the 2026 elections, or mentioning leaders like Kamaraj or Ilaya Kamaraj. Instead, talk about your teachers, your school, or any other subject of your choice," he said.

Vijay's remarks appeared to be a response to recent controversies. Certain groups and caste-based organisations opposed to students comparing Vijay with Kamaraj at a recent event, as per the report by The New Indian Express.

At Friday's event, approximately 300 meritorious students from 32 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 19 in Puducherry were presented with cash prizes and merit certificates.

Aamir Khan and Lokesh Kanagaraj join for Superhero film

 

An announcement that stunned Bollywood and South Entertainment media – Aamir Khan says “Lokesh and I are making a film. This belongs to the superhero genre. It is a big-scale action film and is going on floors in the second half of 2026.” , No media house even remotely got near to this announcement as even us down in Chennai were looking towards Lokesh teaming up with South heroes and there was not even an hint of a colaboaration. he duo worked together for the first time for the upcoming Rajinikanth film Coolie, in which Aamir Khan will have a cameo. We hear superhero film inspired by the classic comic The Steel Claw.

Aamir, who is famous for cinematic landmarks such as Ghajini, 3 Idiots, PK, and Dangal, teaming up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj—known for Kaithi, Master, and Leo—shows a huge new leap into badged genre filmmaking. Lokesh, who has built a fan-favourite cinematic universe in Tamil cinema, is stepping into Hindi cinema with a clear vision of building his own brand of mass storytelling.

The still-untitled superhero/action hybrid film that is in the early stages appears to be conceived as a pan-India spectacle at a scale unlike any of Aamir’s previous projects.

The film, whose title has yet to be revealed, is slated to begin production in the second half of 2026, after Aamir has finished filming Rajkumar Hirani’s biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke.

For now, fans can look forward to seeing Aamir Khan in Sitaare Zameen Par this month. The movie is a remake of the Spanish film Campeones. Aamir Khan plays a disgraced basketball coach who is ordered to train a team of people on the spectrum by the court after he is arrested for drunk driving.

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Aamir Khan‘s formal entry in the superhero genre does so under Lokesh Kanagaraj, who will bring his own mighty, gritty lens—one of the most exciting gambles to take by an Indian filmmaker in 2026.

PK 2 is off the table, but the announcement of Dadasaheb Phalke, followed by the announcement of a superhero of the epic kind, wraps a well-overdue signal of a new reinvigorated Aamir.

This is not just about stunts or celebrity — it is the ambitions of the narrative that seeks to redraw the legacies of mainstream Indian cinema. And if Sitaare Zameen Par is merely an emotional return, then this superhero film is likely an unlikely spectacular reinvention.

Aamir is back, and he is future ready.

 

Lokesh to Repeat Leo Record with Coolie / Thalapathy could not folllow Kamal's advice

Why Lokesh Kanagaraj will repeat Leo success with Coolie and Rajinikanth ?  Released in 2023, Leo marked the reunion of Lokesh Kanagaraj and Thalapathy Vijay after Master. With crazy hype on the ground, the film clocked a superb 66 crore net at the Indian box office on day 1.  This figure was possible after Leo clocked high figures in two Telugu States as well as in Kerala and Karnataka. Now Coolie will have to play second fiddle to War 2 that has NTR Je with Hrithik. But looks like Coolie is just a rampage in these States after the lukewarm response to War 2.

Coolie has many things going its way. It has many familiar faces, including Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna. And on top of that there is adequate commercial appeal with the massy BGMs and commercial visuals.

Read more at: https://www.m9.news/movienews/coolie-shock-to-war-2-in-telugu-states. War 2 is going to be a Hindi flavoured spy actioner with very little domestic Telugu touch. Barring the presence of NTR, there might not be too much to get excited for the Telugu audience.

As officially announced, Coolie is scheduled to release on August 14, 2025. In a solo release, the film would  definitely bag the biggest opening ever for a Tamil film, as War 2 is a Hindi film dubbed in Telugu – Tamil .  Vijay’s Leo holds the record of the biggest Kollywood opening at the Indian box office with its massive day 1 collection of 60 crore+.  Lokesh will match it or go one step more with Coolie.

   According to an earlier report by India Today, Kamal Haasan was asked about Vijay’s films in a television interview. The National Award-winning actor responded by saying that Vijay had given some blockbuster films, and he had even seen some of them. But Kamal Haasan also wanted Vijay to make good films like accomplished Hindi film industry actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. He further said that Vijay has the potential to do that. By saying that Vijay should make ‘good films’ like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan might have meant that he should do films that blend quality storytelling with mass appeal.

Interestingly, Kamal Haasan’s remark about Vijay came in the same year when the latter’s film Bairavaa was released in theatres. Although the film received an underwhelming response from several critics, Bairavaa reportedly became Vijay’s fastest film to breach the 100-crore mark at that time (Via Indian Express) Before that, Vijay starred in Atlee’s action thriller Theri, which is regarded as one of the most popular films of his career. Both these Bollywood stars were doing content-oriented films, which did well commercially. Perhaps that’s why Kamal Haasan cited Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan as examples and wanted Vijay not to focus solely on mass entertainers. An advice that Thalapathy could not take heed. Last film is Jana Nayakan.

According to an earlier report by India Today, Kamal Haasan was asked about Vijay’s films in a television interview. The National Award-winning actor responded by saying that Vijay had given some blockbuster films, and he had even seen some of them. But Kamal Haasan also wanted Vijay to make good films like accomplished Hindi film industry actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. He further said that Vijay has the potential to do that. By saying that Vijay should make ‘good films’ like Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan might have meant that he should do films that blend quality storytelling with mass appeal.

Interestingly, Kamal Haasan’s remark about Vijay came in the same year when the latter’s film Bairavaa was released in theatres. Although the film received an underwhelming response from several critics, Bairavaa reportedly became Vijay’s fastest film to breach the 100-crore mark at that time (Via Indian Express) Before that, Vijay starred in Atlee’s action thriller Theri, which is regarded as one of the most popular films of his career. Both these Bollywood stars were doing content-oriented films, which did well commercially. Perhaps that’s why Kamal Haasan cited Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan as examples and wanted Vijay not to focus solely on mass entertainers. An advice that Thalapathy could not take heed. Last film is Jana Nayakan.

Lokesh as hero pooja today / Priyanka Mohan- Nivin Pauly in Benz / Karthi Sardar 2 Hindi Prologue clicks

 Sources said that Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut film as a lead kicks off with a pooja today. The film will be directed by Captain Miller Arun Matheswaran, and the shooting begins in a week. The movie will be produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself under the G Squad banner, along with Passion Studios and The Route banners. 

Lokesh Kanagaraj frequently shows up on screen in the movies that he directs. His appearance in ‘Master’ with Thalapathy Vijay thrilled fans, and he also appeared in the music video for ‘Inimel,’ written by Kamal Haasan. 

More Details about LCU Benz launched yesterday.Latest addition is Priyanka Mohan

Raghawa Lawrence will play the lead role, while Madhavan and Nivin Pauly play crucial roles. Now, actress Priyanka Mohan joins LCU, as she will play the lead actress in Benz.

The film will have a big craze among audiences as it is an LCU project, and they are waiting for more details of the movie. Lokesh directed all three films of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, but for the first time, an LCU film was directed by another filmmaker. The story, screenplay, and production will be done by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The film is titled Benz, and it was announced long ago but was delayed. Finally, Benz Film’s official pooja ceremony was done, and the shoot started yesterday. Directed by Bhagyaraja Kannan, the film’s music will be composed by Sai Abhyankar.

 Karthi is pushing his boundaries to deliver a pan-Indian success with Sardar 2. If Sardar 2 ends up as a successful venture for Karthi, it may open up a new market for him in North Indian states.Sardar 2 is in the final stages of shooting, and the team is aiming for a Diwali release. This movie is being developed as a pan-Indian project, and the team has now officially released the prologue in Hindi.

Karthi has more sequels in the pipeline than most Indian actors currently. Besides filming ‘Sardar 2’, a sequel to his hit spy thriller Sardar, he has also committed to ‘Kaithi 2’, the highly anticipated sequel to the Kaithi blockbuster by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Adding to the excitement, there’s buzz around sequels to Karthi’s earlier hits like ‘Khakee’. While there were initial talks of a sequel to ‘Kanguva’, the film’s poor performance at the box office may have shelved those plans for now. However, fans were thrilled to spot Karthi in the climax of ‘Hit 3’, which unofficially hints that he will take the lead in ‘Hit 4’, further cementing his role in the growing Hit universe.

Kantara prequel First look - Lokesh turns Producer

 The Divinity Resurfaces Again with Kantara Chapter 1’s first look

Following the immense success of "Kantara: A Legend" last year, Hombale Films is set to captivate audiences once again with their latest cinematic masterpiece, "Kantara Chapter 1." The first look of the highly anticipated movie has been revealed by the makers, promising an intense and divine cinematic experience.

The teaser, which showcases an ominous yet captivating look of actor-director Rishab Shetty, provides a glimpse into the visionary world created by the Director for himself. The familiar roar that echoed in the first installment is back, setting the tone for the birth of a legend and the beginning of all. The teaser immerses viewers in the intense perspective of Rishab Shetty's character, creating an atmosphere filled with suspense and intrigue.

Notably, the enchanting soulful music that left an indelible mark in the hearts of audiences last year makes a return in the new movie's video. The teaser concludes with a unique touch – seven different ragas of music representing each of the seven languages in which "Kantara Chapter 1" will be released.

"Kantara" took the global cinematic landscape by storm last year, captivating audiences with its folklore-based storytelling that explored the intricate connection between humanity and nature. Hombale Films, renowned for its commitment to delivering pan-India cinematic experiences, continues to redefine divinity with "Kantara Chapter 1."

In a remarkable feat, Hombale Films achieved unprecedented success in the previous year with two mega blockbusters, "KGF Chapter 2" and "Kantara," collectively grossing a staggering 1600 crores globally. The upcoming release, "Salaar," is already generating buzz and is poised to be the blockbuster of the year, with its trailer launch scheduled for December 1st.

"Kantara Chapter 1" is eagerly anticipated for its release next year, with plans to captivate audiences in seven languages. The filming is scheduled to kick off at the end of December, adding to the excitement surrounding the project. Although the cast is currently undisclosed, the first look of the movie teases a journey into a parallel world filled with extraordinary storytelling. Get ready for an immersive experience that transcends linguistic boundaries and promises to leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Rishab Shetty and Hombale Films continues to redefine cinematic divinity with "Kantara Chapter 1," a testament to their commitment to creating groundbreaking and globally acclaimed films.

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Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj launches his production house - G Squad

Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of our industry's reputed and well-esteemed filmmakers, has officially announced the launch of his new production house - G Squad.

Far-famed for his unparalleled league of movies like ‘Maanagaram’, ‘Kaithi’, ‘Master’, ‘Vikram’, and ‘Leo’. Acclaimed as the ‘Star Director’ for consistent blockbuster hits, the director has now collaborated with Superstar Rajinikanth for his magnum opus project tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 171’,  produced by Sun Pictures. With a promising lineup of directorial projects ahead, Lokesh Kanagaraj has now launched his production house.

Director-Producer Lokesh Kanagaraj, G Squad says, “I have embarked on a new journey as a producer with G Squad, with the earnest attempt of promoting the creative potential of my friends, and assistants, thereby materializing new-fangled movies savouring the tastes of film lovers. The love and support of everyone has been a pillar in my directorial ventures. I look forward to the same support in this new attempt as a producer, and the movies created through this production house.”

The official announcement pertaining to his maiden production from this banner will be revealed soon.

Marking his new journey, leading stars and actors, technicians, and producers from the film fraternity have been sharing their best wishes for the grand and prosperous success of Lokesh Kanagaraj.  
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Kaithi 2 is on Stephen Raj lives says Hareesh Peradi - Nayanathara pa- in- law cheated family

Actor Hareesh Peradi told CANCHANNEL MEDIA , a YouTube channel that Lokesh Kanagaraj told him the story of Kaithi sequel and his placement in the story. He said that his character Stephen Raj in Kaithi gets killed in start of Vikram and yet he has a role in Kaithi 2. He added that it could have changed by Lokesh. He said that Nelson called him For Rajinikanth’s Jailor as he acted in the director’s Kolmaavu Kokila. However Lijo called him for Mohanlal’s Malaikotai Valiban and he was much needed as it involved riding two huge bulls bred in Rajasthan. Nelson told him to take up the Malayalam film as they cannot find a replacement. Harish said that he missed a chance with Rajinikanth and with Kamal Haasan as he gets killed at start of Vikram by masked hood wearing actor.

a complaint has been filed against Director Vignesh Shivan's father Sivakolundhu in Lalgudi Deputy Superintendent of Police office. Vignesh Shivan's cousins, his dad's elder brother Manickam, who lives in Lalgudi, and Saroja, the wife of another brother Kunjithapadham who lives in Cpimbatotre , have also filed this complain In the complaint, it is said that Sivakolundhu has usurped the jointly owned property without their knowledge and sold them and submitted the evidence has also been submitted. It is also said that Vignesh Shivan's mother Meena Kumari, sister Aishwarya, Vignesh Shivan and is wife and actress Nayanthara have been named in the complaint. According to the complaint, Meena Kumari, Aishwarya and Vignesh Shivan have to give back the property sold by their father as Vignesh Shivan's father Sivakolundhu who worked as a police informer has already passed away. This incident has become the talk of the town in Tamil film industry