Is Lokesh Moving Away From His Own Roots?

Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most popular directors in Indian cinema. His name became strongly connected with the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, or LCU, after the success of Kaithi and Vikram. The universe created huge excitement among movie lovers. However, now many fans are questioning whether Lokesh is slowly moving away from his own LCU.

After Vikram became a blockbuster, expectations on the LCU reached a new level. Fans wanted films like Kaithi 2 and more movies connected to the universe. But Lokesh started working with big star heroes. He made Leo with Vijay and Coolie with Rajinikanth. He is now working on AA23 with Allu Arjun. Lokesh is also acting in films, including DC that recently became blockbuster. Because of this, some fans feel that he is giving more importance to star films than the LCU.

There is also a big concern about Benz. The film, produced by Lokesh and starring Raghava Lawrence, is connected to the LCU. Fans expected this movie to bring fresh energy to the universe. But the film has been facing delays.

Recently, Nivin Pauly revealed that Benz still has more than 35 days of shooting left. He also said that he did not get a clear response when he tried to know when the remaining shoot would happen. This news created a lot of discussion among movie fans.

The LCU was the biggest reason for Lokesh becoming a major filmmaker. It gave him a unique identity and created huge expectations. So, keeping the universe waiting for a long time can become risky.

At the same time, working with stars is also a big opportunity for any director. AA23 with Allu Arjun could become a huge film if everything goes well. Lokesh may simply be trying to balance commercial cinema and his own universe.

Still, the question remains: Is Lokesh Kanagaraj neglecting the LCU that made him a household name? Fans may get their answer only when Benz and Kaithi 2 finally move forward.