Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most sought-after filmmakers in the Tamil film industry after the record-breaking hit Vikram. His next film, Leo, with ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, has created massive anticipation and is to release on October 19. Kaithi 2, a sequel to his second directorial venture with actor Karthi, has been in the works for a long time. As a fan asked when he would begin working on Kaithi 2 at a recent event, the director replied "I am doing a film next, Kaithi 2 will be the next one after it’s completed".
There is a massive speculation that the director Lokesh Kanagaraj is set to team up with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth for his next. But it's yet to be announced by the makers. Now that the director has shared that he will do another film before Kaithi 2, it has further increased the buzz for the film, which will be the sixth project of the filmmaker. When another person asked about updates about his sixth film, he replied that the announcement would be made after Leo release. Thai shows that fans will have to wait a lot longer for more updates about the next project by the director after Leo.
Lokesh Kanagaraj made his debut with hyperlink film Maanagaram and then did Kaithi with actor Karthi. He then directed 'Thalapathy' Vijay in the film Master and Vikram with 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan, who is his idol. The director is collaborating with actor Vijay for the second time, and it has created a huge excitement. He has created a Lokesh Cinematic Universe with the film Kaithi and Vikam, and the filmmaker has not revealed if Leo is part of the LCU. The film also has a massive cast and crew. Now, the director has confirmed that he will direct another project before Kaithi 2 with Karthi.