
The shooting of the Kollywood movie Benz, starring Raghava Lawrence and directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, began a few weeks ago and is now progressing at a brisk pace.
The story of Benz was written by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is said to be part of the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU).
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Due to other commitments, Lokesh handed over the directorial responsibilities to his friend Bakkiyaraj Kannan and is producing the film under his banner, G Squad Productions.
Now, the antagonist reveal promo featuring Nivin Pauly is out and has been receiving a positive response from the audience.
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Before the teaser dropped, there were doubts among Kollywood fans about whether Nivin Pauly’s character would feel justified within the LCU—especially given the presence of top actors like Kamal Haasan, Suriya, and Karthi.
However, the promo teaser surprised everyone, with Nivin Pauly appearing in a never-before-seen avatar. His character, Walter, comes across as intense and deadly.
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Following the teaser’s release, many fans on social media began decoding it. A common theory suggests that Nivin’s Walter character might have connections with Suriya’s Rolex, sparking speculation that their stories could be intertwined within the LCU.
The reveal of Nivin Pauly in a dual role as a powerful villain has created significant anticipation for Benz.
It now remains to be seen how Benz shapes up and whether its characters will leave a lasting impact on the expanding LCU.