In one of the most ambitious creative pursuits in Indian cinema on the horizon, Aamir Khan’s long-rumored cameo in Rajinikanth’s forthcoming Coolie is more than a brief guest role. Industry insiders claim the cameo exists as a story link that transition directly to Lokesh Kanagaraj’s long-shelved superhero film Irumbu Kai Mayavi — a movie that was initially planned for Suriya before being put on the backburner.
Now revived and reconceived with Aamir Khan in the lead, Irumbu Kai Mayavi is back on schedule and should go into production once Lokesh finishes Kaithi 2, with an eye on a release year of 2027. The cross-connection with Coolie and this superhero movie points towards Lokesh’s idea of an interconnected cinematic universe, which has already been teased by him through his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) of Kaithi and Vikram.
From Shelved Dreams to Revival: The Road to Irumbu Kai Mayavi
First announced a few years back, Irumbu Kai Mayavi was a Tamil culture-based, loosely adapted vintage Tamil comic book hero film. For the mastermind behind dark, high-energy action films such as Kaithi and Vikram, Lokesh Kanagaraj, a complex story in the mix of dark superhero elements with emotional drama and socio-political significance had been in the works.
The script was then written with Suriya in the central role at that time. But the project ran into major problems. With a massive budget demand and no previous VFX-oriented experience from the director’s front, the project was later dropped. The vision Lokesh had for the scale couldn’t be implemented effectively then — particularly in light of the Indian superhero space limitations.
Still, Lokesh did not give up on the dream. He rewrote the script eventually, shaping it into a more polished, internationally acceptable superhero story. In 2023, he had apparently signed in Aamir Khan to play the lead role — a key casting choice which injected credibility, stardom, and national attention into the project once again.
Aamir Khan Steps into the Ring — Via Coolie
Now, as part of a master plan, Lokesh is employing Aamir’s short but memorable role in Coolie as a story plant — laying the seeds for Irumbu Kai Mayavi. This was similar to how he introduced Suriya’s Rolex character in Vikram towards the end, sowing seeds for a future narrative spin-off.
Coolie, featuring Rajinikanth and helmed by Lokesh, is already among the most anticipated mass-action movies in the works. Casting Aamir Khan in the movie was originally seen as a thrilling one-time crossover. But new evidence proves that his character is connected to the Irumbu Kai Mayavi narrative directly, effectively welcoming the public to the superhero world Lokesh has been quietly constructing.
By tapping into Coolie’s massive fan base and Rajinikanth’s unmatched reach, Lokesh hopes to launch a new cinematic era with enormous pre-hype and narrative excitement.
Why Aamir Khan is the Perfect Fit
Recruiting Aamir Khan for the world of Irumbu Kai Mayavi was no impulsive choice. A perfectionist, deeply involved in scripts, and a chameleon-like actor, Aamir is the obvious pick for such a complex character. With this movie, he will be required to balance high-octane action with inner turmoil — a superhero not defined by powers, but purpose and ethical complexity.
This also turns out to be Aamir’s first proper appearance in a superhero movie, a genre he has so far steered clear of. With his other experimental film choices over the years — Lagaan, Ghajini, Dangal — this decision can quite possibly rechart the course of Indian superhero narratives.
A 2027 Release Target After Kaithi 2
Presently, Lokesh Kanagaraj is completely absorbed in creating Kaithi 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his critically acclaimed 2019 outing. Once that movie is complete — possibly by mid or late 2026 — Irumbu Kai Mayavi will enter production and go on floors.
The target release is 2027, allowing the producers all the time they can possibly need to get the ambitious visual effects, action choreography, and world-building absolutely right. Unlike most of the hasty superhero attempts on Indian screens these days, this one is being crafted meticulously over years, indicating the producers’ determination to make something genuinely world-class in quality.
The Rise of India’s Own Cinematic Superhero Universe
Lokesh Kanagaraj is fast becoming the auteur of a sprawling, multi-genre cinematic world — something that has been hitherto reserved for Western franchises like the MCU. By cleverly interweaving his tales and characters through films such as Kaithi, Vikram, Coolie, and now Irumbu Kai Mayavi, he’s breaking new ground in a web of narratives which run from action thrillers to mass entertainers and now, superhero epics.
With Coolie as a storytelling springboard and Aamir Khan venturing into a genre he has never attempted before, the world is waiting for something historic in Indian cinema.
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Conclusion
Aamir Khan’s left-field appearance in Coolie is not just fan service — it’s the catalyst for Irumbu Kai Mayavi, who might transform superhero storytelling in India. The director has not only revived a shelved dream project but boosted it with Aamir’s talent and his own matured directorial skills.
As we wait for Kaithi 2 and then head towards a 2027 theatre explosion with Irumbu Kai Mayavi, one thing is certain — Indian cinema’s future is not only massy, it’s marvel-worthy.
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