Director Lokesh Kanagaraj teamed up with superstar Rajinikanth for the first time in Coolie. However, the film didn’t meet audience expectations, and now it seems Rajinikanth is not keen on working with Lokesh again.
Originally, Lokesh planned to direct Kaithi 2 after Coolie, but due to the film’s mixed response, he tried to collaborate with Rajinikanth once more. Reports say Lokesh developed a few story ideas and narrated them to the actor, hoping to work together again.
The latest buzz suggests that Rajinikanth was not impressed with the new scripts and declined Lokesh’s offer. As a result, Lokesh is now returning to his original plan—directing Kaithi 2.
Lokesh Kanagaraj is back to Kaithi 2 as Rajinikanth rejects him
At the same time, Lokesh is also preparing to make his acting debut under the direction of Arun Matheswaran. Pre-production for Kaithi 2 is expected to begin soon, and the film will likely go on floors early next year.
This is exciting news for fans of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), who have been eagerly waiting for Kaithi 2 ever since Vikram’s release. Although Lokesh worked on Leo, Coolie, and explored other projects, fans never lost hope for the sequel.
Despite the delay, the anticipation for Kaithi 2 remains strong, and Lokesh’s return to the franchise is sure to make LCU fans happy.