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Coolie Box Office: Rajinikanth To Deliver Kollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film? (Photo Credit – YouTube/Facebook)

After Vettaiyan’s failure, Rajinikanth is all set to bounce back with this upcoming magnum opus. Yes, we’re talking about Coolie, which marks his debut collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This biggie has the potential to break existing records and establish new ones at the worldwide box office. If everything goes well, we’ll get to see the biggest film in Kollywood.

The upcoming Kollywood thriller marks Rajini’s 171st film, which is why it had the working title Thalaivar 171. As the film marks Lokesh and Rajini’s debut collaboration, everyone is excited for the biggie. In the past, we have already seen the blast that happened when Loki joined hands with Thalapathy Vijay. Now, with the maverick filmmaker joining forces with the Kollywood legend, the excitement is at its peak.

Other than the collaboration of Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj,...

Madhavan Joins Lcu As Antagonist (Photo Credit – Twitter)

Tamil star director Lokesh Kangaraj began Lcu with Kaithi, starring Karthi, and it went bigger with Vikram, which starred Kamal Haasan. It has become the biggest brand in Kollywood and one of the biggest franchises in Indian cinema.

Recently, choreographer, director, and actor Lawrence joined Lcu with Benz. He is said to play a negative role. As per the latest update, another actor has joined Lcu, and it is Madhavan. He is said to be playing an antagonist character in Benz.

Madhavan gave us the biggest hits of 2024, starring in Shaitan and his 2000s film Rehna Hai Tere Dil Main re-released. The actor was seen being active in the Hindi film industry this year, and fans were eager to watch him in a Tamil film.

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Aamir Khan confirms film collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj and Mythri Movie Makers. ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )

Bollywood’s top actor, Aamir Khan, is set to join forces with acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The prominent production house Mythri Movie Makers will produce the film. Following the underwhelming performance of Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan wants to return to success. Even the fans are waiting for him to blockbuster.

The film starring Aamir Khan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Mythri Movie Makers has been confirmed. They had multiple discussions. Anirudh Ravichander is likely to compose music for the film. However, the film’s production timeline is still a topic of anticipation.

Sources from the production team have shared that Lokesh Kanagaraj will embark on this film after completing his current projects. The director currently has Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, after this, he will do Kaithi 2, featuring Karthi and cameos from various heroes of the...

Karthi is returning as Dilli in ‘Karthi 2 – The End Card for Lcu’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Twitter )

Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most successful filmmakers in Tamil cinema. He is known for starting the cinematic universe trend. His next film is Coolie, starring Superstar Rajinikanth. He confirmed that Coolie is a standalone film with no ties to the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (Lcu). However, he announced that his next film will be Kaithi 2.

“The opening is strong and is now in the structure phase. The universe has only three films, while the others are standalone. The fourth film will set the foundation, the fifth will build on it, the sixth will serve as the pre-climax, and the seventh or eighth will conclude the series,” he explained.

“My next film after Coolie will be Kaithi 2, and then I plan to make a standalone film called Rolex.

Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic Cast. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Toxic is an action-packed movie featuring a stellar cast including Nayanthara and Kiara Advani who will play significant roles alongside Yash.

Sources indicate that Nayanthara will portray Yash’s sister while Kiara Advani will be his love interest. Additionally Huma Qureshi is set to play the main antagonist. The film will also include Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan in undisclosed roles.

Toxic is expected to be a story centered around a cartel based in Goa. The film’s official announcement was made earlier this year on Yash’s birthday. Initially there were reports that Kareena Kapoor Khan was set to play the lead role, likely as Yash’s elder sister. However she opted out and Nayanthara was brought in to replace her.

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Shruti Haasan Joins Rajinikanth’s Coolie ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )

Rajinikanth’s next biggie titled Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj garnered a lot of interest with its teaser and now the star cast of the film has got its female lead in Shruti Haasan. Kamal Haasan’s daughter is all set to share the screen space with Rajini Anna for the first time in her career.

Shruti Haasan Box Office

Interestingly, Coolie will be the second 500+ crore grosser for Shruti, considering the generous level of the film. Meanwhile, it would bring her a cumulative total of 1000+ crore with only two films, Coolie and her last release Salaar.

Salaar Part 1 Ceasefire, starring Prabhas, was Shruti Haasan’s last release at the box office, and the film earned 615.26 crore at the box office worldwide, and definitely, Coolie will take forward this number, hitting a 1000 crore total for the actress with only 2 releases.

Lokesh Kanagaraj Is Charging This Much As His Salary For Rajinikanth’s Coolie? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After the success of Leo, Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set to entertain the audience with his next exciting project, and that’s Coolie. The film will be led by Rajinikanth, and considering the response to the recently released title teaser and song, the buzz is very high on the ground level. High expectations are now on the shoulders of the director to bring something crazy to the table by making use of Thalaiva. And for that, he’s said to be charging a massive amount as his salary. Keep reading to know more!

Within a few films, Lokesh has established himself as one of the biggest directors of the Tamil film industry. In fact, he’s moving in the right direction as far as pan-India cinema is concerned. Since Vikram, Lokesh has become a brand,...

Rajinikanth Is Literally Raining Gold In Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie Teaser (Photo Credit – Youtube)

After a lot of speculations around Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s next hat being untitled, Thalaivar 171 was revealed with a title and a fully commercial teaser. The film has been titled Coolie, and a 3-minute 16 seconds teaser was dropped to welcome Anna to Lokesh’s Universe.

The teaser is equally entertaining in Hindi as in Tamil, with Anna entering a dockyard stuffed with Gold. But guess who glitters more than Gold? None other than Anna. As he carelessly keeps attacking goons at illegal sites, his charm and suaveness are unparalleled.

In Tamil, the actor re-iterates his Ranga dialogue offering a brilliant recall to his fans. Anirudh’s background music also promises to push this commercial entertainer to its peak. Coolie teaser, however, is too soon to judge the film that will commence the shoot now.

Shah Rukh Khan In Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 171? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Some time ago, news emerged that Rajinikanth is joining hands with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 171’ and has great excitement amongst the fans. It’s the first time the actor and director have joined hands for a project together. Fans can’t keep calm as Kanagaraj has delivered some fantastic hits in the past, such as Kaithi, Master, and Vikram.

Thalaivar 171 Villain and Exciting Cameos

For an actor like Rajinikanth, the villain has to be menacing. A report by Dt Next stated that actor Mic Mohan might play the movie’s antagonist. The team has approached Mohan to play the bad guy and will soon announce if things are finalised. The actor is known for performing in popular movies like Nooravathu Naal, Sutta Pazham, Payanangal Mudivathillai, etc.

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India’s B62 Studios has an early 2024 hit with February release “Article 370,” and also has an ambitious slate lined up with plans for expanding into eastern Asia.

B62 was launched by the brothers Dhar — Lokesh and Aditya — and is named after their address in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar neighborhood, where they grew up watching the best of Bollywood alongside arthouse cinema. Lokesh Dhar went on to a flourishing career in film marketing, distribution and syndication before turning to producing, while Aditya Dhar directed military action film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2019.

B62 has already completed its next 2024 release, “Baramulla,” directed by “Article 370” helmer Aditya Suhas Jambhale and, like that film, also set in Kashmir. “People do spy universe, people do superhero universe, we are doing Kashmir universe,” laughed Aditya Dhar. “Baramulla” is a supernatural thriller Aditya Dhar wrote in 2015-...

Director Aditya Dhar of ‘Uri’ fame and his actress wife Yami Gautam Dhar, who are gearing up for their upcoming film ‘Article 370’, are also expecting their first child. The couple confirmed the pregnancy at the film’s trailer event in Mumbai on Thursday.

“There is a baby on its way,” Dhar, who has written and produced ‘Article 370’, announced dramatically. “It was an amazing time because of the way the movie happened and the way we got to know it. It almost felt like Abhimanyu, the baby, knew exactly how 370 was made. We are yet to know whether it is Laxmi or Ganesha.”

Gautam, who is five months’ pregnant, was visibly touched by her husband’s gesture. She said, “If I cry right now listening to him, everyone will say, ‘it’s the pregnancy hormones’, but genuinely this is so heartwarming.”

Talking to the media about the film, Dhar...

Kamal Haasan’s Production House ‘Raajkamal Films International Announces Collaboration With Shruti Haasan & Director Lokesh Kanagaraj (Picture Credit: PR Images)

A reunion between Kamal Haasan’s production house and the maverick director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, has been announced. Yes, both forces are coming together once again, and audiences are excited to see what new things they’ll get served on the table. Keep reading to know more!

For those who don’t know, Kamal Haasan’s production house, Raaj Kamal Films International, and Lokesh last collaborated for Vikram, which turned out to be one of the biggest box office successes of 2022. The film was also liked by critics, with major praise coming in for Lokesh’s vision and the way he presented Kamal Haasan.

The new project will see a fresh collaboration of Shruti Haasan working with Lokesh Kanagaraj, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store when...

Fight Club: Here’s All You Need To Know About Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Ott Flick ( Photo Credit – Twitter; Instagram )

Finally, the wait is over, and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Fight Club’ is all set to stream after a long wait. After basking in the success of Thalapathy Vijay’s starrer ‘Leo, ‘ the ace filmmaker launched his own production house ‘G Squad’ in November last year. Lokesh had taken to social media to make the special announcement. Soon after that, he announced his maiden production ‘Fight Club’ starring Vijay Kumar.

The film, which hit the big screens on December 15, last year, received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics at the box office. While it failed to drag the audience to the theatres, it is now gearing up for its Ott release. If you have been waiting for its digital release, here’s all you need to know.

Helmed by Abbas A. Rahmath,...

The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its orders on release of political thriller ‘Yyuham’ of well-known filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. After hearing the arguments from both sides Justice Surepalli Nanda reserved orders on the petition by producer Dasari Kiran Kumar, who pleaded for vacating the interim order suspending release of the movie in theatres.

The producer’s counsel A. Venkatesh submitted to the court that if it believes that the film may influence the forthcoming elections in Andhra Pradesh, it may give permission for the release in Telangana.

However, the counsel of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) general secretary Nara Lokesh raised an objection.

The film, which is allegedly defamatory towards former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Tdp president N. Chandrababu Naidu, was scheduled to release on December 29.

Naidu’s son Nara Lokesh had approached the High Court, challenging the censor certificate for the movie.

On December 28, Justice Surepalli Nanda...

Mumbai, Dec 29 (Ians) Actress Sneha Singh Sisodia, known for her roles in ‘Meri Chidiya’, ‘Chashmish’, and ‘Operation Mayfair’, has opened up on why she prefers to work in the South film industry, saying it allows her to explore the core aspects of acting and offers roles that align with her preferences.

Having worked in Hindi and South Film Industries, Sneha is currently engaged in various projects down south. Her upcoming film, ‘Dakshina’, set for a 2024 release, features her as the lead Ips officer.

Additionally, she will be part of a comedy movie with Vennela Kishore and Harsh Vardhan, as well as a film with Nikhil Siddhartha under Ram Charan Productions. Sneha recently shared insights into her experiences in both industries, her preferences, and discussed her series ‘Oh My Wife’.

When asked about her preferred industry if she were given a choice, Sneha promptly responded: “Without a second thought, I prefer the South film industry.

Leo 2 Officially Announced! 1000-Crore Club – Here Comes Thalapathy Vijay With Lokesh Kanagaraj… ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Those who thought Lokesh Kanagaraj was done with Leo were wrong because that’s not the case, and he has finally officially confirmed Leo 2. Leo will return, and Thalapathy Vijay fans will again swarm into theatres to celebrate their favorite superstar.

Though Leo’s climax hinted at the sequel, the mixed response to the film gave people a chance to talk about how this journey won’t continue ahead. But, with the confidence Lokesh has announced the sequel, it looks like he has a great story in hand, which could also create mayhem at the box office.

Though Leo didn’t receive the critical acclaim, it managed to collect 607.66 crore (worldwide gross) at the box office. The above single reason was enough for Lokesh & Vijay to reunite, hoping to aim at the 1000 crore club with...

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Leo has unsurprisingly taken the audience by storm. Although the third installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe is not as compact and tightly knit as its two predecessors, Kaithi (2019) and Vikram (2022), Thalapathy Vijay’s charismatic turn as the titular hero, the hyper-stylized action, and Anirudh Ravichander’s fiery soundtrack collectively make this one quite an experience as well. You are presumably here having already watched it, and now you want more stuff like Leo. In case you haven’t managed to watch the two other Lokesh films of this shared universe, you should see them before everything else, along with the 2021 action-thriller Master, another fantastic actioner helmed by Kanagaraj that doesn’t have anything to do with the universe. Master does bring you your Thalapathy fix, along with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the fold. If you have already seen all that, then here we are with...

Veteran actor Mammootty has revealed that he is open to working in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (Lcu). The actor made the revelation during the promotional events of his upcoming film Kaathal: The Core.

Mammootty was asked by an anchor whether he is part of the Lokesh and Rajnikanth film and the actor replied that he is not part of the project as of now and no call from the team has been made yet. However, he expressed his willingness to be part of the Lcu if given the opportunity.

The Lcu is a series of films set in the same universe, connected by common characters and themes. The franchise was launched with the 2019 film Karthikeyan, and has since been expanded with the films Vikram (2022) and Kaithi (2019).

Mammootty’s revelation has fueled speculation that he may be cast in a future Lcu film. The actor’s fans are eagerly awaiting an...

Leo is the latest film from director Lokesh Kanagaraj, starring Vijay in a dual role, along with Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan and Priya Anand. The film is getting mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike, as it has some stunning scenes as well as some very bad scenes, some lazy writing scenes and thus we are ranking here the 3 best and 3 worst scenes in Leo.

6. Worst – Elisa Das Death Sequence Naa Ready Lyric Video

From Naa Ready song, a new character has been introduced to the film, twin sister of Vijay, Elsa Das played by Madonna Sebastian known for her role in Premam. Even though her acting was good enough, the whole sequence was very poorly written where the major reason showing the conflict between Leo and his family was shown and it was one of the weakest portions in the movie. If this scene was better, the...

Vijay Thalapathy is one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 60 films since his debut in 1992. His latest film, Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has received rave reviews and a massive opening at the box office. The film features Vijay as a vigilante who fights against corruption and injustice. Leo is being hailed as one of the best films of Vijay’s career.

But how does Leo compare to Vijay’s other recent films? Here is a ranking of 10 of his films released after 2015, based on their critical and commercial performance, as well as their impact on Vijay’s image and fan base.

10. Bairavaa (2017) Bairavaa Trailer

Bairavaa was a typical masala film that had Vijay playing a loan recovery agent who takes on a corrupt medical college owner. The film was criticized for its weak plot, poor execution, and lack of originality.

Leo, the upcoming action thriller starring Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha and Arjun, is all set to hit the theatres on October 19, 2023. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, as it marks the second collaboration of Vijay and Lokesh after the blockbuster Master (2021). Leo promises to be a gripping story of a chocolatier who gets entangled in a web of violence and revenge with his estranged brothers, who are ruthless gangsters.

IMAX Poster

The film has been shot with IMAX-certified cameras by cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, and will be released in IMAX format along with the standard format. Leo will be the second Tamil film to get released in IMAX format after Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, which is slated to release in January 2024. IMAX format offers a larger and more immersive screen experience for the viewers, with enhanced sound and picture quality.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-thriller film ‘Leo’ is just days away. Seeking blessings for the film, Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay alongside the film’s writer Rathna Kumar, director Lokesh Kanagaraj and the rest of the ‘Leo’ crew, went to the Tirumala temple in Tirupathi, where they sought the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.

Rathna Kumar took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, to share a photo with Lokesh. In the photo taken, both can be seen wearing shirts and veshti for their darshan at the revered temple.

Tirumala temple has been one of the biggest go-to sites for many directors, actors, writers, and producers in the South Indian film industry to seek blessings from.

‘Leo’ has been doing rounds for its promotions and has left no stone unturned. After unveiling some posters showcasing both Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan in their avatars, the movie also released its latest track...

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-thriller film ‘Leo’ is just days away. Seeking blessings for the film, Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay alongside the film’s writer Rathna Kumar, director Lokesh Kanagaraj and the rest of the ‘Leo’ crew, went to the Tirumala temple in Tirupathi, where they sought the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy.

Rathna Kumar took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, to share a photo with Lokesh. In the photo taken, both can be seen wearing shirts and veshti for their darshan at the revered temple.

Tirumala temple has been one of the biggest go-to sites for many directors, actors, writers, and producers in the South Indian film industry to seek blessings from.

‘Leo’ has been doing rounds for its promotions and has left no stone unturned. After unveiling some posters showcasing both Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan in their avatars, the movie also released its latest track...

Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to join hands with the young and talented director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 171. The film, which was supposed to be produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, now producing by Sun Pictures. It is expected to be a new experimental film that Lokesh has not done till now.

Lokesh, who is currently busy with the post-production of his upcoming film Leo starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, revealed some interesting details about Thalaivar 171 in his recent interviews. He said that he had written the story of Thalaivar 171 before the release of his debut film Maanagaram and that one of his friends was supposed to act in it. However, fate had other plans and he got the opportunity to direct Rajinikanth in the same script.

Lokesh said that he narrated only 20 minutes of the story to Rajinikanth...

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Denzil Smith, the versatile actor who has appeared in Hollywood films like Tenet and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, is all set to make his Tamil debut with Leo, the upcoming action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. In an exclusive interview with us, he shared his experience of working in the film and his admiration for Vijay and Lokesh.

“I was shooting for Leo for about three days in Mumbai. It was a pleasure working with Lokesh and Vijay. They are both very talented and humble people. Lokesh was very clear about the shots and the outcomes of it. He knew exactly what he wanted from me and gave me the freedom to improvise as well. He is a very confident and competent director,” he said.

Leo Song

Denzil revealed that his entire scene combination is with Vijay only.

Leo, the upcoming film starring Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha, has released a new Telugu poster that features Vijay in an intriguing look. The poster has a catchy tagline that reads “Keep calm and plot your escape”. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set to hit the theatres on October 19. It is a pan-Indian project that has generated a lot of buzz among the fans.

The poster was shared by the director on his Twitter handle with the caption “Watch out… #LeoPosterFeast will unveil stories, one poster at a time”.

Leo Glimpse

The film is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (Lcu), which is a series of interconnected films by the director. The film boasts of a star-studded cast that includes Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Mysskin. The music of the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has previously collaborated with Lokesh and Vijay in Master and Vikram.

Karthi, the versatile actor who impressed the audience with his performance in Kaithi, has revealed some exciting details about the sequel of the blockbuster film. In a recent interview, Karthi confirmed that Kaithi 2 is on the cards and that he has already discussed the idea with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.

“Kaithi 2 is definitely happening. We have planned for it and Lokesh has a very interesting idea for the sequel. But we are not sure about the timeline of the movie. It depends on when Lokesh will be free from his other commitments and when I will be available. We don’t want to rush it and compromise on the quality,” Karthi said.

Kaithi Teaser

Karthi also shared some updates on his upcoming projects. He said that he has completed 50% of the shooting for his film with Nalan Kumarasamy, which is a dark comedy. He also revealed that he will...

Thalapathy Vijay’s fans have been eagerly waiting for any update on his upcoming film Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film, which is slated to release on October 19, is expected to be a high-octane action thriller with Vijay playing the titular role. After a long hiatus, the makers have finally unveiled the Telugu poster of the film on Sunday, September 17, and it has left the fans ecstatic.

The poster features Vijay in a stylish avatar, sporting a salt and pepper look and a designer shirt. He is seen standing with his hands in his pockets, looking down with a serious expression on his face. The backdrop of the poster shows a snowy mountain landscape, where Vijay is seen running uphill in another glimpse. The poster has an intriguing tagline that reads “Keep calm and avoid the battle”, which hints at the conflict and suspense that the film will offer.

New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) Lokesh Suji, Director of the Esports Federation of India (Esfi) has been elected to the membership committee of the International Esports Federation (Iesf) for a three-year term.

The General Body of the Iesf elected Lokesh Suji, who is also vice-president of the Asian Esports Federation (Aesf), to its Membership Committee.

This is the first time that an Indian has become a part of the membership committee of the International Esports Federation.

The Iesf is a global Esports organisation working towards promoting Esports as a true sport beyond language, race, and culture barriers.

Its Membership Committee is instrumental in upholding consistency, fairness, and excellence among its members. They enforce the federation’s rules, promote integrity, and nurture unity within the Esports community. The committee also carefully assesses new member applications to maintain high standards and advance the global Esports mission, informed a release on Monday.

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The much-awaited audio launch event of Vijay’s upcoming film Leo, which was supposed to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The event will now be held at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai on September 15, 2023. This was announced by the official Twitter handle of Tinsel Stories, a popular entertainment portal.

Leo is an action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who previously collaborated with Vijay on the blockbuster Master (2021). The film stars Vijay and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, along with Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin in supporting roles. The film is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy, Vijay’s manager.

Leo Naa Ready Song

The film’s first look poster was released on February 3, 2023, revealing the title and the tagline “Bloody Sweet”. The poster featured Vijay...

The recently released glimpse of Harold Das, the character played by Arjun Sarja in the upcoming film Leo, has created a lot of buzz among the fans of Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj. The video shows Arjun as a fierce and powerful gangster, who seems to have a crucial role in the film. However, did you know that Arjun was not the original choice for the role of Harold Das?

In a recent interview with a leading Malayalam daily, director Lokesh Kanagaraj revealed that he had initially approached Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran to play the role of Harold Das in Leo. He said that he was impressed by Prithviraj’s performance in films like Mumbai Police, Ayyappanum Koshiyum and Lucifer, and wanted to cast him as the antagonist opposite Vijay.

Leo Arjun Glimpse

However, Prithviraj politely declined the offer, citing his prior commitments and date issues. He also expressed his admiration for Vijay and Lokesh,...

Leo is a gangster drama film that marks the second collaboration of Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj after the blockbuster Master (2021)

The film also features Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin in pivotal roles. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing by Philomin Raj. The film is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy.

The film is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 19 October 2023, coinciding with the Diwali festival. The film will also have an English dubbed theatrical release for the first time for both Vijay and Lokesh.

Leo Glimpse

According to the latest report from Vikatan, the film will follow the new trend of releasing in two parts, similar to other big-budget films like Salaar: The Ceasefire, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Kgf: Chapter 2.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is currently busy with the shooting of his 170th film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, is all set to join hands with young and talented director Lokesh Kanagaraj for his next project. According to film journalist Christopher Kanagaraj, the film will go on floors from November 2023 and will be wrapped up by February 2024.

Thalaivar 170, directed by Tj Gnanavel, is a cop thriller that features Rajinikanth in the role of a police officer named Vettaiyan. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Nani and Manju Warrier in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Lyca Productions and has music by Anirudh Ravichander. The shooting of the film is planned to be completed in 50 days with Rajinikanth’s call sheet.

Jailer Preview

Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for his critically acclaimed films like Maanagaram, Kaithi and Master, has recently delivered a blockbuster hit with Vikram, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil.

Fans of Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj have been eagerly waiting for their upcoming film Leo, which is touted to be an action thriller with a twist. The film, which also stars Trisha and Sanjay Dutt, is produced by Seven Screen Studio, the same banner that delivered the blockbuster Master (2021).

The makers of Leo have been keeping the audience hooked with periodic updates and glimpses of the film. Recently, on the occasion of Sanjay Dutt’s birthday, they released a short video that revealed his character name as Antony Das, a ruthless and powerful villain who will face off against Vijay’s Leo. The video received positive response from the fans and critics alike, who praised Sanjay Dutt’s look and presence.

Glimpse of Anthony Das

Now, Seven Screen Studio has announced that they will release another update on August 15, which coincides with India’s Independence Day. They did not reveal...

Lokesh Kanagaraj and Anirudh Ravichander are two of the most talented and successful young talents in the Tamil film industry. Lokesh Kanagaraj is known for his critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Maanagaram, Kaithi, and Master, while Anirudh Ravichander is one of the most popular music composers and singers in South India, who has delivered chartbuster songs for films like 3, Ethir Neechal, Vedalam, Remo, and Darbar.

The fans of both these artists were thrilled when it was announced that they would be teaming up for a film project, not as a director and a composer, but as actors. Yes, you heard it right. Lokesh Kanagaraj and Anirudh Ravichander were supposed to make their acting debut in a film directed by the stunt master duo Anbariv, who have worked as action choreographers in films like Madras, Kabali, K.G.F: Chapter 1, and Master. The film was said to be...

Thalapathy Vijay, the superstar of Tamil cinema, will be seen in a special appearance in Jawan, the upcoming pan-Indian film directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan.

Thalapathy Vijay, the superstar of Tamil cinema, is all set to make a special appearance in Jawan, the upcoming pan-Indian film directed by Atlee and starring Shah Rukh Khan. This is a huge surprise for the fans of both actors, who have been eagerly waiting for this collaboration.

Vijay with Lokesh Kanagaraj

Source : Lokesh Instagram

Jawan is an action thriller that features Shah Rukh Khan as a soldier who goes on a mission to stop a terrorist group. The film also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and is scheduled to release on September 7, 2023.

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According to Jawan’s action choreographer, Thalapathy Vijay will...

The shooting of Vijay’s next film Leo has been finished, as revealed by the director Lokesh Kanagaraj on his Twitter account. The film, which is rumored to be an action thriller or a gangster drama, has been completed in 125 days over six months. Lokesh first posted a picture of himself with Vijay on July 10, marking the end of the actor’s portions. He then shared another picture with his direction team on July 14, announcing the wrap of the entire film. He thanked Vijay and his team for their dedication and hard work.

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Leo is the second film that Vijay and Lokesh have joined hands, after the blockbuster Master, which released earlier this year. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while the cinematography is done by Sathyan Sooryan.

The film is scheduled to release in October, as per the initial plan. The makers have also said that the post-production work,...

KollywoodThe poster shows Vijay in the middle of a bloody fight, armed with an sledgehammer.Courtesy/VijayTwitterEven as many wonder if actor Vijay is finally going to make the shift to politics, the makers of his next film Leo dropped the first look poster on Thursday, June 22. The poster shows Vijay in the middle of a bloody fight, armed with a sledgehammer. A wolf or a hyena, it’s hard to make out, can be seen snarling beside him in the poster. Leo is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is believed to be a part of what has come to be known as the Loki Cinematic Universe (Lcu) — an interconnection of the popular director’s previous films including the Kamal Haasan starrer Vikram (2022) and Karthi starrer Kaithi (2019). The film’s title was earlier revealed along with a promo video that featured Vijay in a bakery dealing with the process of melting chocolate,...

Is Tamil superstar Rajinikanth planning to bid goodbye to the film industry after his 171st movie, which is to be helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

The speculations have been doing the rounds in industry circles after Tamil filmmaker Mysskin said in an interview that Rajinikanth’s proposed movie with young maverick director Lokesh Kangaaraj may be the last movie of the superstar’s film career.

The director’s comment went viral on various social media platforms. The revelation has taken the social media by storm with several die hard fans of Rajninkanth refusing to believe it.

“No, Thalaiva will not make any such decision,” said one fan. Another fan called for putting an end to speculations. The fans say that the actor never spoke of retirement and hence they will not believe anybody else speaking about his retirement.

The 72-year-old superstar’s next movie to hit the screen will be ‘Jailer’. Directed by Nelson,...

Entertainment Telugu actor Naresh has himself produced the film, which will be based on his relationship with his wife, actor Pavitra Lokesh.Actor couple Naresh and Pavitra Lokesh, whose relationship has lately become fodder for the Tollywood gossip media to thrive on, have decided to monetise their personal crisis by turning it into a film. The teaser of the couple’s Malli Pelli (Marriage yet again) starts with a voiceover saying ‘Why is the Telugu film industry focussing on the Karnataka film industry,’ suggesting why Naresh is keen on Pavitra. While Naresh is a Telugu actor, Pavitra is a Kannada actor and has acted in many Telugu films of late. The title is a self-dig at themselves – while it is Naresh’s fourth marriage, it is Pavitra’s second marriage. The Malli Pelli teaser has a reenactment of a scene where Naresh’s former wife Ramya Raghupathi convened a press...

Last RespectsActor and Tdp leader Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away on February 18 after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January.ScreenshotTelugu actors Nandamuri Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Junior Ntr, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and others, as well as several politicians paid their last respects to Nandamuri Taraka Ratna at his residence near Hyderabad on Sunday, February 19. Taraka Ratna passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru on Saturday night after battling for life for 23 days following a cardiac arrest in January. Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nt Rama Rao. Actors Jr Ntr and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram are his cousins, and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna is his uncle. He was a member of the Tdp. Veteran actor and former MP Murali Mohan, Tdp president and former Andhra Pradesh Cm Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari (Taraka Ratna...

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (Ians) Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna on Saturday night breathed his last at Bengaluru’s Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, where he was admitted on January 27 after he collapsed during a padyatra of Tdp general secretary Nara Lokesh in Kuppam town of Andhra Pradesh. He was 39.

Taraka Ratna is survived by his wife Alekhya Reddy and a daughter.

Taraka Ratna was the grandson of Tdp founder, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao. He was the cousin of Junior Ntr, Kalyan Ram and Lokesh.

The body is likely to be brought to Hyderabad on Saturday night.

The young actor collapsed after he suffered a massive heart attack during Lokesh’s padyatra in Kuppam in Chittoor district. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Kuppam where he was given Pcr. His heart had reportedly stopped functioning.

A few hours later, he was shifted to...

Kollywood‘Leo’ has high expectations from fans as it has actors Vijay and Trisha together on screen for the first time in 14 years.ScreengrabActor Vijay and Trisha’s upcoming movie has been titled Leo, the film’s makers announced on Friday, February 3. The movie, which was tentatively titled ‘Thalapathy 67’, is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Leo will hit the big screen on October 19 this year, on the occasion of Dasara. The film has begun shooting of their first schedule in Kashmir on Friday. The title was revealed along with a promo video that features Vijay in a bakery dealing with the process of melting chocolate, with simultaneous visuals of him smithing a sword. Alongside visuals of him examining cacao beans are snippets of him in a weapon-making workshop and armoured vehicles reaching the bakery, which is nestled amid snow-clad mountains. The tag line for the video is ‘Leo: Bloody Sweet...

Director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘Vikram’, featuring actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, has now completed a magnificent 100-day run in theatres.

The film, which continues to draw crowds to theatres despite having been released on Ott from July 8, has already grossed over Rs 400 crore from its box office collections worldwide.

Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the explosive action thriller had its worldwide theatrical release on June 3, 2022.

A delighted Kamal Haasan took to social media to thank fans for the film’s success. Posting an audio clip on Twitter, Kamal Haasan said: “With the support accorded by fans, ‘Vikram’ has now touched the 100-day mark in theatres. I am very happy. In my heart, I hug each and every one of you who have been admiring me beyond generations. My heartfelt thanks to each and every person who was responsible for ‘Vikram”s victory. My...

Bhopal, Sep 1 (Ians) A video surfaced on social media showing a woman carrying the body of her 5-year-old son, who died at a hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district. The woman along with two other family members were seen outside the government hospital.

Following the death of boy identified as Rishi Pandre, the family members alleged that the boy died because he was not provided medical treatment on time. The deceased boy’s maternal uncle Pawan Barkade alleged there was no doctor or other responsible staff to treat his nephew at the government-run health facility in Bargi on Wednesday.

However, the administration refuted allegations saying the boy had died before he was brought to the hospital. The administration also claimed that medical officer Dr. Lokesh had examined the boy and declared him brought dead.

It also said that the boy recently sustained burn injuries and was treated by a local doctor.

KollywoodKarthi also said that he is looking forward to teaming up with his brother, actor Suriya, but is unsure if Suriya’s character from ‘Vikram’, Rolex, will be making an appearance in ‘Kaithi 2’.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Karthi is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Viruman which is set to hit the big screens on August 12. Ahead of the release, the actor revealed to the media in a promotional event that he will be shooting for Kaithi 2 in 2023. 2019 Tamil film Kaithi was helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj and garnered positive responses from audiences and critics alike. When he was questioned by a journalist about the possibility of having a sequel, he replied saying that the film will go on floors once director Lokesh completes the shoot for Vijay’s Thalapathy 67. Dream Warrior Pictures, the production house that bankrolled Kaithi, had announced the sequel in 2019 immediately after the success of the first part.

Chennai, Aug 2 (Ians) Actor Lokesh Kanakaraj, who has been having a dream run in Tamil cinema delivering back-to-back hits, has announced that he will be taking a break from social media for some time. Lokesh tweeted, “Hey guys! I’m taking a small break from all social media platforms… I’ll be back soon with my […]...

Chennai, Aug 2 (Ians) Actor Lokesh Kanakaraj, who has been having a dream run in Tamil cinema delivering back-to-back hits, has announced that he will be taking a break from social media for some time. Lokesh tweeted, “Hey guys! I’m taking a small break from all social media platforms… I’ll be back soon with my […]...