In what may be one of the most eagerly-awaited follow-ups in recent Tamil cinema, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has confirmed that Kaithi 2 will be his next upcoming project. The audience-favorite director, who has established a distinct niche for himself with his compelling action thrillers and the now-iconic Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), indicated that the Rolex spin-off movie with Suriya would be next, as per both of their current commitments.
Lokesh’s announcement has delighted fans and further made clear the plan of LCU — a world that started with Kaithi (2019), widened with Vikram (2022), and is growing ever more with each declaration.
Kaithi 2 Officially as the Follow-Up Film
The announcement that Kaithi 2 will be the very next project of Lokesh Kanagaraj has sent waves of thrill through social media. Featuring Karthi as the brooding and intense Dilli, Kaithi was a cult favorite from its very release in 2019. The movie was about an ex-con attempting to reunite with his daughter while getting caught up in a high-octane drug bust. Kaithi was a milestone thriller in Tamil film due to the swift action, real-time plot, and total lack of the conventional song-and-dance numbers.
With Lokesh now confirming its sequel, fans can finally gear up to witness the next chapter in Dilli’s life — a character whose emotional core and action prowess made him a fan favorite. The sequel is expected to pick up after the events of the first film, delving deeper into Dilli’s backstory, the prison mafia, and the unresolved threads from Kaithi.
Production of Kaithi 2 is expected to start soon, with Karthi reprising his role in the lead. The director has also indicated that the sequel will be darker, more ambitious in scale, and tightly linked to the larger universe he has been creating.
The Rolex Film with Suriya: Expected but Not Soon
While the news about Kaithi 2 brings relief, fans of Suriya’s Rolex character also wanted to see progress. Lokesh did not disappoint. He confirmed, “I have Rolex film with Suriya sir. It will be done based on our current commitments.”
Suriya’s cameo appearance as Rolex in Vikram was brief but incendiary. In a few minutes of screen presence, the actor was able to craft a character that was intimidating, fashionable, and immediately iconic. The fans and critics cheered for the performance, calling for a full-length film dedicated to Rolex. Lokesh, the master strategist, had already set the wheels turning for it, and now it is officially on the cards.
The Rolex movie won’t just delve into the origins of the character but will also be a villain-centric film — something that doesn’t happen in Indian cinema too often. Though it won’t be the direct next project, being scheduled after Kaithi 2 places it in the near-future pipeline of the LCU.
The LCU – India’s Most Ambitious Cinematic Universe
With three movies already being part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (Kaithi, Master, and Vikram), Lokesh Kanagaraj has single-handedly created an action universe that is comprehensible and has engaged fans from all over South India and other parts of the world. Each movie adds characters, conflicts, and crime syndicates, enlarging and complicating the universe.
Kaithi 2 will probably construct the emotional grounding, while Rolex will explore the villainous side of the LCU. All these films put together are gearing up for what could be a crossover similar to what Marvel is doing with The Avengers.
Interestingly, Lokesh has grounded his universe in emotion and moral conflict, grittiness, and reality. The characters are imperfect, the stakes are genuine, and the action is brutal. This is the same storytelling style that makes LCU a welcome respite from over-the-top fantasy and a new benchmark for Indian franchise filmmaking.
Fans React with Excitement and Speculation
As soon as Lokesh’s statement surfaced online, social media platforms exploded with reactions. Hashtags like #Kaithi2, #RolexFilm, and #LokeshKanagaraj began trending within minutes. Fans created posters, theories, and character arcs, speculating how Dilli’s path might cross with that of Rolex in the future.
Most are clamoring for a Vikram sequel or even a multiverse-style crossover movie in which Dilli, Vikram (played by Kamal Haasan), and Rolex join hands or clash. With Kaithi 2 officially in the works and the Rolex film set to be the next one out, the prospects look limitless — and exciting.
Lokesh Kanagaraj: A Visionary on a Mission
Few Indian filmmakers have done what Lokesh has done in such a short time. From Maanagaram to Vikram, each of his films has been a critical and commercial hit. His trademark is his ability to combine emotional depth with high-octane action, while remaining grounded in solid storytelling.
What sets Lokesh apart is not only his vision but his vision. He isn’t directing movies in a bubble — he’s building a world, a chronology, a mythology that audience members can live in for a decade. By including Kaithi 2 and the Rolex movie in that map, LCU has never been brighter.
Read Also :- HIT Universe to Expand into Seven-Part Saga: Director Sailesh Kolanu Reveals Grand Vision
Final Words
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s recent announcement has two huge pieces of news — the immediate start of Kaithi 2 and the announced future of Suriya’s Rolex standalone movie. Both movies have huge expectations, and both are set to take the LCU to bigger and better things. As Tollywood and Kollywood keep converging storytelling with larger-than-life vision, Lokesh is leading the charge, writing the next page in Indian cinema history.
Fans will have to wait for Rolex to come in full force, but Dilli is already warming up. The game has only started.
And if this is only the start, the LCU’s peak could be something Indian cinema has never witnessed before.
Follow us on Instagram
