Lokesh Kanagaraj Returns to His Roots with ‘Kaithi 2’ — Karthi to Reprise His Role

After months of speculation and several projects falling through, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has finally found his next move — and it’s a familiar one. The filmmaker is set to return to his breakout franchise with “Kaithi 2”, once again teaming up with Karthi in the lead role.

As per industry reports, Lokesh has already started working on the script and has resolved the creative hurdles that delayed the project earlier. Karthi, too, has reportedly allocated dates, giving fans hope that the long-awaited sequel is officially back on track.While Lokesh’s last outing, “Coolie” with Superstar Rajinikanth, made a massive ₹600 crore at the global box office, it drew mixed reactions for its writing and storytelling. Before that release, the director was in discussions for high-profile projects with Ram Charan, Prabhas, and Aamir Khan, but the lukewarm reception of Coolie cooled that buzz.

Adding to the setbacks, the ambitious Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan multi-starrer also slipped out of his hands, with reports suggesting Nelson Dilipkumar might direct it instead. Another proposed film with Rajinikanth, too, failed to take off.Now, Lokesh seems determined to rebuild his momentum by revisiting what made him a household name. The 2019 film “Kaithi” not only earned critical acclaim but also established him as one of Tamil cinema’s most exciting directors. With “Kaithi 2,” expectations are sky-high, and fans are eager to see if Lokesh can reclaim his blockbuster form.