After the back to back disappointing films Leo and Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj has not announced his next directorial yet. He is currently busy with his acting debut film DC, which is being directed by Arun Matheshwaran. The director has kept fans waiting for clarity on his future plans.
Earlier, Lokesh Kanagaraj was expected to begin Kaithi 2 after completing DC. However, due to certain circumstances, the sequel has now been shelved. Reports suggest he is planning to work on his dream superhero project Irumbu Kai Maayavi with Allu Arjun instead.
Amid this situation, strong speculation claims that the Lokesh Kanagaraj and Allu Arjun collaboration is confirmed. An official announcement is expected soon. There is also talk that the director has been offered a massive remuneration of around 75 crores for this project.
This buzz has triggered many Kollywood audiences. They feel that Lokesh Kanagaraj, going through a difficult phase, should have focused on Kaithi 2 to regain his position. Instead, they believe he is repeating the mistake of prioritising a star-driven film.
Some social media users also claim that Lokesh Kanagaraj was offered a lower remuneration for Kaithi 2. They believe this could be the main reason behind choosing the Allu Arjun film. If this turns out to be true, netizens say the backlash against him could increase.
For now, there is no official confirmation from the director or the makers. All these discussions remain social media speculation. It remains to be seen whether Lokesh Kanagaraj will collaborate with Allu Arjun for Irumbu Kai Maayavi and how the project will progress.
