Lokesh set for Hero Launch / Bison set to overtake Dude / Tamannah in Sundar C

Lokesh has finally decided to go ahead with his launch as heroo and put all other projects with Rajinikanth solo and with Rajini and Kamal in the back burner. Read ON. The Tamil Star Director Lokesh Kanagaraj was all set to debut as a hero in Captain Miller fame Arun Matheswaran’s directorial, and despite the disappointing result of Coolie, he is not stopping acting. Besides Coolie, Lokesh also announced the most-awaited Kaithi 2 and a film with Aamir Khan. However, the bad result of Coolie brought a lot of changes in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s lineup, and it is said that he desperately wants to work with Rajinikanth immediately and wants to deliver a huge blockbuster. He is said to have three scripts ready for the film, and there was also another buzz that Lokesh Kanagaraj might hold his acting debut movie. But the latest news is that the Kaithi director is turning into a hero as per the plan. Arun Matheshwaran and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film’s Pooja ceremony is happening today, which is said to be a gangster film. Lokesh also went through some extensive training for this film, and he will work in parallel as the lead hero, and on the other side, he will prepare the scripts for his next project.

We had reported that Bison is a long term hit and box office is moving towards it in Tamil Nadu. Read; https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/10/bison-long-term-hit-keerthy-in-balagam.html . For 5 days, Dude collected 40 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu, whereas Bison collected 26 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu, and Pradeep Ranganathan’s film has had a good lead till now. But on the 6th day, Bison performed neck-to-neck with Dude, and both films’ gross will be almost the same. This trend indicates that there is a chance of Bison taking the lead over Dude in the coming days if it continues its solid run at the theaters. Now, we need to wait and see whether Dude picks up during the coming weekend and takes the lead again, or Bison takes the lead and matches the Dude’s overall numbers in TN in the full run. The film is expected to gross more than 50 Cr in TN alone at the current trend. Dhruv Vikram finally scores a much-awaited blockbuster, and Mari Selvaraj continues his successful journey

Director Sundar C is currently wrapping up the shoot of Mookuthi Amman 2, starring Nayanthara. While the filming is nearly complete, the movie involves heavy VFX work, so post-production is expected to take some time. Meanwhile, Sundar C is preparing to begin his next project, bringing together Vishal and Tamannaah once again. The director had earlier worked with the duo in the 2019 film Action. This upcoming movie is said to be a full-fledged commercial entertainer filled with comedy, action, and emotional moments. Actress Kayadu Lohar, who is gaining popularity, is also said to play another female lead in the film. According to reports, the promo shoot has already been completed, and the main shoot is likely to begin in November 2025. Both Mookuthi Amman 2 and the new film with Vishal are planned for theatrical release in 2026. Fans can look forward to two exciting projects from Sundar C in the coming year.

Rajinikanth Tamil Nadu market shrinks - Will Kalki Nag be a saviour or do a Lokesh ?

 

As Rajinikanth market share in Tamil Nadu is shrinking, will Nag Ashwin who gave a Hit Kalki that entered the Rs 1000 cr club as next Director recover Thalauvar market or be another over hyped Lokesh ? Read on:

Rajinikanth’s films, including the latest Coolie, underperform in Tamil Nadu. 

At 75 years of age, Rajini still has a substantial market in all languages. But when we see his recent films, compared to other areas, the movies are not doing well in Tamil Nadu.

Kabali, with poor WOM, managed to set very big numbers in all other areas, but in Tamil Nadu, the numbers were not that huge. During the Petta vs. Viswasam clash, the former outshined Viswasam in all areas.

But Ajith’s Viswasam takes a clear lead in TN. Jailer, which set new records everywhere for Kollywood, failed to beat Ponniyin Selvan 1 and did not cross the 200 Cr mark as well.

Now, Rajinikanth’s Coolie underperforms in Tamil Nadu. Yes, it had a weak/below average WOM, but comparing to other areas’ performance, it should have collected at least 170 Cr in TN.

But reaching 150 Cr itself looks like a tough task for the film. Till now, it collected 132 Cr gross in 11 days in TN. All films of Rajinikanth in recent years are doing 10-15% lower on expectations in the main market of Tamil Cinema.

#Coolie 11 Days Box Office Collection :- Tamil Nadu : ₹129.25 Cr Andhra & Nizam : ₹63.00 Cr Karnataka : ₹38.20 Cr Kerala : ₹24.10 Cr Rest of India : ₹40.00 Cr Overseas : ₹170.35 Cr / $19.47 Mn Total Worldwide Gross : ₹464.90 Cr

Strong industry buzz points to Nag Ashwin, known for Mahanati and Kalki 2898 AD. Sources claim Ashwin recently narrated a script to Rajinikanth, who reportedly approved the idea and asked him to develop it further. Fans are excited about the possibility of this collaboration, though reactions remain mixed. Rajinikanth’s Coolie received criticism online despite high expectations, while Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, though successful at the box office, faced divided opinions. Some fans believe the partnership could create something special, while others are cautious. They argue that Rajinikanth’s collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj already turned into a disappointment with Coolie, and fear that Ashwin may also face risks with the superstar.

 

 

Rajini interference and Lokesh over condidence hit Coolie and Sun

 Is Rajinikanth reason for loose narrative and unnecessary cameos in Coolie ?  Lokesh Kanagaraj insistence that A censor tag will not harm the collections put Sun Pictures in position where it is facing revenue loss as family crowds are not coming in second week . Kannada , Telugu viewers are angry that Upendra and Nagarjuna are omitted in posters after first release. All this has resulted in Coolie beating Vikram as top grosser but will occupy a place below Leo in Kollywood openers list. So far Sun Pictures has made only 70- 80 %  recovery of the Rs 350 crore budget and seeing the drop, second week is crucial as it has to add 20% more to at least reach a break even. The mixed opinion are a result of Rajinikanth’s interference and Lokesh over confidence.

The talk from Coolie crew is that Upendra – Shoubin characters along with Aamir were all Rajinikanth idea to provide back up to film box office. Shoubin role was extended to a point that it diluted Nagarjuna’s role and Upendra and  Aamir were sheer waste and added nothing to the narration. Rajinikanth probably after Jailer thought that Mohanlal- Sivarajkumar- Jackie cameos had helped the film at box office. Placement of these cameos and that it was Director Nelson’s idea had worked while in Coolie it was not Lokesh idea. Another reason said is that the surgery that took place while Coolie was shooting had led to Lokesh to place less burden on Rajinikanth and only way to bring in cameo actors.

Irony is that when Lokesh directed Vikram, many thought that it would a  Kamal Haasan proxy directed film . It was not so and Lokesh had his way through. It made Vikram the 6^th top Kollywood opener.

Sun Pictures and the team received slight backlash for the way they promoted the movie. Many noticed and pointed out that the makers had used posters featuring all the stars before release. However, the post-release posters shared online featured only Rajinikanth, excluding others.

It seems like the makers took the criticism seriously, and today, they released a poster featuring Kannada star Upendra alongside Rajinikanth. Fans are happy and are asking the team to continue doing so.

Lokesh in interview said that he was not going to compromise on violence and so he refused cuts and accepted A as he overlooked the opinion that it could affect audience coming with kids as Lokesh felt that youth who are mainstay of viewing crowd would compensate for the family crowd. Now the violence in film has not satisfied the youth and bad mouth publicity had affected it badly. To break even it needs the family crowd in second week and so the rush to High court for U/A. Sun wants A certificate to toned down to U/A without any cuts. The case will come only next week and after weekend. By then the buzz would have faded out and everybody would have moved to Sivakarthikeyan and Madharasi.

COOLIE INSIDER REVIEW - Don’t expect Vikram or Kaithi l

 All your doubts cleared by insider who watched Coolie Telugu 

• Script-wise, Coolie is very average. The film has a strong theme of friendship, but eventually, style takes over substance—especially in the second half.
• It’s a movie filled ul of episodes, and many of those have turned out well, especially the action sequences.
• Rajinikanth’s role will be a treat for his fans. But for the common audience, it might test their patience a little —similar to how GBU worked well for Ajith fans but didn’t click with everyone else this though wont be that polarised but still might irriates a little. De-aging was okay—not great, but not cringeworthy either.
• Nagarjuna’s role, which Rajinikanth referred to as “the next Anthony” in the Telugu press meet, starts off well in the first half. He looks stylish and shows his mettle in several scenes—even dominating Rajini in a few moments. However, the role fizzles out in the second half.
• The interval scene, in classic Lokesh style, has come out really well. If you’re familiar with Lokesh’s movies, you might even guess how it unfolds.
• The film received an A rating—not just for violence, but also due to cuss words. These might surprise or even shock some viewers.
• Aamir Khan’s role isn’t forced and fits into the narrative well—but he appears pale in role and also sequences because it looks patience testing by then. Not a  ROLEX worthy cameo .
• Upendra’s character is really good. As many guessed, he appears mostly in the flashback sequences and has a minor but impactful presence in the present timeline too.
• Shoubin is ruthless as the villain and leaves a strong impact. He deserves top marks.
• Overall, Coolie offers some great episodes, powerful background scores, and solid performances—but the story is Lokesh weakest though he tried very different one.
• First half > Second half in terms of engagement. Still, both halves contain good episodes. The second half is action-heavy.
• Nagarjuna shines in the first half, but his character becomes regular in the latter half.
• Shoubin’s performance is commendable.
• Upendra delivers a strong extended cameo with the best fan-service scene alongside Rajini.
• Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan serve as the emotional threads of the story, but this is also where the writing becomes weak.
• Rajinikanth, as always, impresses with his acting and screen presence. The film is filled with Rajinisms, though Lokesh couldn't fully utilize them. That said, there are several moments that will enthrall.

Overall:

Don’t expect Vikram or Kaithi level storytelling. Lokesh tried something unique but couldn’t sustain it consistently. However, the major episodes have come out really well, and that should help at the box office.

Tip: Keep your story expectations in check to enjoy Coolie to the fullest.

After Valli, Rajini's Coolie gets A Certificate / Dhanush Fans happy with AI Ending

 Unusual for Rajinikanth, who boasts a fan following across age categories, his upcoming action entertainer Coolie has obtained an A certificate after clearing the censorship formalities. Valli was also certified 'A' but Superstar played only guest role in it. Is #Coolie the first full length Rajinikanth film to get 'A' certificate?

With this announcement, Coolie will be the first Rajini film in years to get an A certificate. It is worth noting that the film's director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, had said there won't be any compromises on violence and action in the film.

Produced by Kalanithi Maran under his Sun Pictures banner, Coolie boasts a star-studded ensemble consisting of Nagarjuna as Simon, Sathyaraj as Rajasekar, Upendra as Kaleesha, Shruti Haasan as Preethi, and Soubin Shahir as Dayal. Rajinikanth plays Deva in the film. Confirming speculations, it was revealed that Aamir Khan will play Dahaa in Coolie. The film is a reunion of sorts as Rajini teams up with Sathyaraj 38 years after Mr Bharath and Aamir Khan 29 years after Aatank Hi Aatank.

The controversy erupted with the August 1 re-release of the film’s Tamil version, Ambikapathy. Studio Eros International, reportedly without the director’s consent, used artificial intelligence to fundamentally change the movie’s iconic, heartbreaking conclusion.

What The New AI Raanjhanaa Ending Reveals

In the original film, audiences were left shattered as a fatally injured Kundan (Dhanush) succumbs to his injuries, leaving Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) to grieve his lifeless body. The new AI version rewrites this cinematic history. The scene cuts from Zoya caressing Kundan’s face to a shot of him breathing. His friends watch in relief before entering the room, smiling. Kundan then opens his eyes and wakes up, not to a somber score, but to celebratory music. Reports from those who have seen the re-release claim the AI effect is seamless, making it difficult for new viewers to even spot the alteration.

One fan wrote, "AI version new climax response for #Ambikapathy re-release. #IdlyKadai #Ambikapathy #Dhanush." 

The video that has been making the rounds online also shows Dhanush's character, Kundan, opening his eyes again, and he lives! Seeing his character not die, fans can be heard screaming and whistling.

Another fan mentioned, "My Kundan is alive, I'm so emotional while watching. Thank you Al #Raanjhanaa."

Someone else wrote, "#Raanjhanaa / #Ambikapathy gets a beautiful twist with a new AI-generated climax & it's so realistic, it hits right in the feels. Kundan is alive... and so is our love for this timeless story. AI just gave fans the closure they always wanted."

Rajinikanth Coolie - The Power House is Hindi Title

 Taking the negative feedback for the Hindi title Majdoor in social media circles and from Rajini fans in North Indian belt, Lokesh and Sun Pictures has decided to rename it as Coolie – The Power House. We had repprted this read; https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/06/coolie-as-majdoor-in-hindi-gets-bad.html. Amitabh’s Coolie is famous among Hindi viewers and it was during the shoot that Big B got seriously injured, Many felt that Majdoor title gave it a dubbing film feel.

There is another Hindi Mazdoor that had Dilip Kumar- Raj Babbar- Nanda and Rati Agnihotri and directed by Ravi Chopra. Read a few titbits about it:

Mazdoor is the remake of. B.R.Chopra earlier film Naya Daur. Dilip Kumar, Nazir Husein and Johnny Walker were in both films.

After Nikaah Salma Agha was signed for Mazdoor and even recorded one song but left the film before shooting started. Rati Agnihotri replaced her.

Rati Agnihotri was uncomfortable with the gray role where she plays a seductress and wanted to leave the film but Ravi Chopra convinced her otherwise. When the movie was released she walked away with a lot of accolades despite the huge ensemble cast.

There was a story doing the rounds that Dilip Kumar was not interested in the film due to Ravi Chopra's poor box office record. when B. R Chopra offered Dilip Kumar a three film deal he agreed. Ravi Chopra denied the rumours.

While Mazdoor was Nanda's last film interestingly she played Padmini Kolhapure's mother in all three films she had signed during her brief comeback in the 1980's - Ahista Ahista, Prem Rog & Mazdoor.

This was Dilip Kumar and Nanda's only film together. Both were at the peak of their careers in the 1960s but were never paired together in their prime.

Nanda stated she only accepted the film because she wanted to work with Dilip Kumar.

Parts of the film were similar to the English serial Master Of The Game based on Sidney Sheldon's novel. First and last time Music Composer R.D.Burman and Lyricist Hassan Kamal worked together. Mazdoor was one of the last film Characters Actor Nazir Hussain signed.

 

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.

Box Office Worldwide Verdict

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