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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj trains martial arts for Arun Matheswaran's directorial, prepares in Thailand, and desires a strong debut as a hero
Renowned Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is stepping into a new role—not behind the camera, but in front of it as a lead actor. According to News 18, Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently undergoing intensive martial arts training in Thailand for his upcoming project with director Arun Matheshwaran . This is expected to be a gritty action entertainer at the beginning of Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting. The actor-director is said to be fully committed to his change, physically and mentally, for a challenging role. Balancing 'Coolie' post-production while training Even while training abroad, Lokesh Kanagaraj did not stop his work on the much-awaited film 'Coolie,' starring superstar Rajinikanth , and he is parallelly keeping an eye on the film's post-production. Once Arun Matheshwaran wraps up the film, Lokesh Kanagaraj will focus on the much-awaited sequel 'Kaithi 2' starring Karthi. Subsequently, he was expected to collaborate with the Bollywood icon Aamir Khan for a Pan-Indian project to further strengthen his growing influence in the industry, and the film is said to be a superhero film. 'Coolie' promises nostalgia and star power. Set for a grand release on August 14, 'Coolie' has emerged as one of the highly anticipated films. The film reunites Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj after 38 years since the 1986 classic 'Mr. Bharath.' The star-studded cast includes Nagarjuna Akkineni , Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir , and Upendra, while a cameo from Bollywood actor Aamir Khan mounts excitement. The film centered around gold smuggling blends action, nostalgia, and larger-than-life visuals. A Standalone Film with a Stellar Crew Despite online speculation, Lokesh Kanagaraj has clarified that 'Coolie' is a standalone film and will not be part of its Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Made on a large-scale budget, the film includes music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, and editing by Philomin Raj. With all the hype and a brilliant team, 'Coolie' is taking shape as a blockbuster experience.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan confirms cameo in Rajinikanth's Coolie: Didn't even listen to script
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has finally confirmed that he will be seen in an explosive cameo in Superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie'. In an interview with Zoom, a fan posed a question about the rumours of his cameo. Khan was initially hesitant to talk about it, but later confirmed his presence. He further added that he agreed to the project instantly without asking for the film's fan asked Aamir Khan about his role in 'Coolie', he said, "Yaar ye to bada mushkil sawaal pooch rahe hai (You're asking me a difficult teacher). I am not allowed to answer all this. You're putting me in a difficult situation. So, yes, I am doing a film with Lokesh and I am playing a cameo in 'Coolie'."Talking about how he came onboard 'Coolie', he explained, "I really enjoyed doing it and working with Rajini. I am big, huge fan of Rajini. I have a lot of love and respect for Rajini sir. So, I did not even hear the script. When Lokesh told me he wanted me to do a cameo in Rajini sir's movie, I said, 'Done. Whatever it is, I am doing it.'" "I am also doing a proper film with Lokesh Kanagaraj. After he finishes 'Kaithi 2', then he and I are doing a film next year - second half of the year," he August 2024, rumours about Aamir Khan's cameo in 'Coolie' have been doing the rounds. This year, on March 24, Lokesh Kanagaraj gave the slightest hint when he posted a photo with Aamir Khan from what appeared to be the sets of 'Coolie'.While it was a birthday wish post for Aamir Khan, fans concluded that Aamir Khan is indeed a part of the the post: 'Coolie' is an action thriller, produced on a massive scale by Sun Pictures. The multi-starrer features Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Monisha Blessy and several others as part of the Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' will release in theatres on August 14, ahead of Independence Watch
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan reveals superhero film with Lokesh Kanagaraj will go on the floors after Kaithi 2: 'Ye film agle saal banegi'
Aamir Khan is currently busy promoting his much-awaited release 'Sitaare Zameen Par', and the actor has now shared details about his upcoming film with Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj . Team-Up with Lokesh Kanagaraj Confirmed In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, Aamir revealed plans for his highly anticipated superhero film with Lokesh. While fans were eager to know when the project would begin, Aamir said, 'Lokesh and I are doing a film together. Yeh film agle saal banegi. He is right now going to shoot Kaithi 2. So, next year, August–September, we will start.' Aamir Khan Defends Son Junaid Khan Against Nepotism Claims | Praises His Acting Talent Aamir's old remark about the movie Aamir had previously addressed this in a media interaction, revealing that the movie is a superhero film with a lot of action scenes. At the same time, Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by R. S. Prasanna, is all set to hit theatres on June 20. The film also features Genelia D'Souza in the lead role alongside Aamir. It is the official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions. Aamir had earlier said in a press meet that he was initially sceptical about going for an OTT release, and it was Amitabh Bachchan who gave him hope and support to opt for a theatrical release. He admitted that many of his friends in the industry had advised him not to risk releasing the film in theatres. Lokesh Kanagaraj's work front On the work front, Lokesh Kanagaraj is gearing up for the release of his next movie Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, and more. He is also currently shooting 'Kaithi 2', starring Karthi.
News18
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Confirms Superhero Film With Lokesh Kanagaraj To Begin In Late 2026
Aamir Khan confirms his superhero film with Lokesh Kanagaraj will begin after Kaithi 2, likely by August-September 2026. Aamir Khan, known for guarding his upcoming projects with utmost secrecy, has finally offered a rare update on one of his most anticipated collaborations. While promoting his upcoming release Sitaare Zameen Par, the superstar revealed key details about his big-scale superhero film with Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. In a conversation with Just Too Filmy, Aamir said, 'Lokesh and I are doing a film together. Ye film agle saal banegi. He is right now going to shoot Kaithi. So, next year, August-September we will start." This puts the expected shoot schedule for the project in the latter half of 2026. The actor had earlier shared with media in a closed-door interaction that the project is a full-fledged superhero film. 'Lokesh and I are doing a film together. It's a superhero film — a big-scale action outing. The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further," he had said. Fans are naturally thrilled at the prospect of two powerhouse talents joining hands. Lokesh Kanagaraj has carved a niche for himself with gripping action dramas like Kaithi, Master, and Vikram. His distinct narrative style and flair for intense action sequences make this team-up with Aamir Khan especially exciting. Meanwhile, Aamir is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par. The film, which explores themes close to his heart, will follow an unconventional release strategy. A Pinkvilla report suggests that Sitaare Zameen Par will initially release on approximately 1,250 screens. The release model will be flexible, with show counts increasing in real-time based on audience response. A source close to the project revealed, 'The makers were exploring several release ideas, and the plan at the moment is to bring the film on approximately 1250 screens. Aamir Khan is confident of the film, and is well aware about the change in audience dynamics, which is the reason why he is looking at a longer game than a shorter one." First Published:
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karthi's 'Sardar 2' wraps up shoot, eyes December release
The filming of 'Sardar 2,' starring and directed by P.S. Mithran, has officially wrapped up. Following the massive success of the first 'Sardar' film released in 2022, this sequel was eagerly anticipated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shooting began in July last year and has now been successfully completed. The film features an ensemble cast that includes S.J. Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika Ranganath, Yogi Babu, and Rajisha Vijayan. Music is composed by Sam C.S., further building anticipation for the film. Bigger scale and strong buzz following the teaser release Like its predecessor, 'Sardar 2' is a gripping political thriller but is said to be made on a much larger scale. A teaser released on actor Karthi's birthday recently received an overwhelming response online. The film was initially planned for a Deepavali release this year, but it is now likely to hit theaters in December 2025. Since Suriya's 45th film, helmed by RJ Balaji, is set for a Diwali release, Karthi's film has decided to avoid a box office clash between brothers, leaving the way open for the senior. A tragic accident during the shoot causes a temporary delay Production wasn't without challenges. A tragic accident occurred during the shoot when stuntman Elumalai fell from a height of 20 feet and lost his life. The unfortunate incident caused a brief delay in filming and drew significant attention within the industry. Karthi gears up for 'Kaithi 2' after wrapping up 'Sardar 2' With 'Sardar 2' completed, Karthi is preparing to begin work on 'Kaithi 2,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film will go on floors after the release of 'Coolie,' Lokesh's upcoming film with Rajinikanth. As the first Kaithi launched the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), its sequel is among the most awaited projects in Tamil cinema.
