Narain Reveals Details about Lokesh Cinematic Universe’s Origin Short Film and Future Plans
The actor hinted that although he couldn't disclose much, he and Lokesh Kanagaraj have wrapped up a 10-minute short film that lays the foundation for the LCU's origins.
Maheswara Rao Nadella | Published On: Dec, 13, 2023 | 02:59 PM
Narain’s Insights on Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) and Kaithi 2:
Narain, known for his roles in Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s movies like Kaithi and Vikram, recently engaged in an interaction with college students, divulging details about the future of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). When probed about updates on Kaithi 2, Narain hinted at an intriguing development.
The actor hinted that although he couldn’t disclose much, he and Lokesh Kanagaraj have wrapped up a 10-minute short film that lays the foundation for the LCU’s origins. Shedding light on the cinematic universe’s expansion, he shared, “Lokesh is presently engrossed in his upcoming project with Rajini sir, and only after that will Kaithi 2 materialize.”
Narain, meanwhile, is actively promoting his next venture in Malayalam cinema, co-starring alongside the renowned Meera Jasmine. This collaboration marks a reunion between the iconic pair after Meera’s hiatus from the industry.
Exploring Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU):
LCU, an interconnected series conceptualized and helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, commenced its journey with Kaithi, later extending its narrative in Vikram starring Kamal Haasan. The universe expanded further, roping in Thalapathy Vijay as Leo and featuring Suriya as the primary antagonist.
As Lokesh focuses on his upcoming directorial venture with Superstar Rajinikanth for the anticipated Thalaivar 171, it’s confirmed that Kaithi 2 will follow suit. Casting speculations for the Lokesh-Rajinikanth collaboration have surfaced, including names like Raghava Lawrence, Mammootty, and Sivakarthikeyan.
Although the remaining cast members remain officially undisclosed, rumors suggest the involvement of Raghava Lawrence, Sivakarthikeyan, and Jeeva from Kaaka Kaaka. Filming is slated to commence post-Rajinikanth’s completion of Vettaiyan with director TJ Gnanavel.
Lokesh’s venture as a producer with his debut production, Fight Club, starring actor-director Vijay Kumar, is set to hit the screens on December 15, 2023, following the success of Uriyadi 2.
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