Lokesh Kanagaraj on LCU: I have three more films which will be..

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Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most sort after director in Tamil cinema, who has not only been having a steadfast growth and fan following, but also created the much-hyped LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe). The director is currently working with Rajinikanth in Coolie which is under production. Recently, Lokesh Kanagaraj, in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, revealed his plans for LCU and what are the remaining batch of films to be made under the universe.

Lokesh Kanagaraj on LCU films

Lokesh Kanagaraj created LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) which consists of films like Kaithi, Vikram and Leo, starring Karthi, Kamal Haasan and Vijay respectively in the lead roles. The films under LCU thematically revolves around drug traffickers and vigilantes who try to nab them.

Recently, Lokesh Kanagaraj, in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, spilled beans on the remaining set of films to be made under the universe. “When it comes to universe, I just started as a crossover. As I began to develop, I found space to make it much bigger and it was accepted and appreciated by many," he mentioned. The filmmaker also said that given the opening of the universe has been good, the remaining should only up the game. Lokesh also revealed that he has Kaithi 2, followed by a standalone film for Rolex and finish with Vikram 2.

While Lokesh Kanagaraj is yet to complete Coolie (which is not under LCU), before he moves to doing the LCU films, the filmmaker is also producing Benz starring Raghava Lawrence, which is also touted to be also under the universe.

Where to watch Kaithi, the beginning of LCU?

Kaithi is the first installment in LCU, which stars Karthi in the lead role. The film marked Lokesh’s sophomore directorial and is available on Aha and OTTplay Premium, if you would like to revisit.

Kaithi stars Narain, Arjun Das, Dheena, George Maryan and others. The film revolves around a convict on parole who has to help police bust a drug ring, in order to meet his daughter. Karthi’s Dilli character made a voice cameo appearance in Vikram.

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