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123 Telugu report says that Pawan Kalyan’s next project will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Pawan Kalyan To Collaborate With Lokesh Kanagaraj For Next?
Pawan Kalyan’s last release They Called Him OG was a huge success at the box office. Well, he is currently busy with the shoot of Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Amid this, a report came in that Telugu superstar and Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is in early talks for a massive action project. If confirmed, the film will mark Pawan Kalyan’s first collaboration with Lokesh, known for creating the celebrated Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) featuring blockbusters like Kaithi, Vikram,
123 Telugu report says that Pawan Kalyan’s next project will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Apparently, KVN Productions is currently bankrolling Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Yash’s Toxic. However, an official confirmation is made on this till now. Lokesh’s last project, Coolie starred Rajinikanth in the lead role.
Kaithi 2 May Be Pushed As Lokesh Kanagaraj Eyes Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan Project
Lokesh Kanagaraj is looking forward to making another film with Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. But, reportedly, this would shift the schedule of the much-anticipated Kaithi 2 starring Karthi further According to a report by Valai Pechu, Kaithi 2 may be delayed because Lokesh Kanagaraj is planning to direct a film starring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. With this development potentially opening up Karthi’s schedule, the actor is expected to reallocate his dates to director Sundar C. The producers have yet to confirm this.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Plans For LCU
The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) is preparing to introduce a powerful female superhero to the franchise. While the universe already contains three films starring strong male leads, director Lokesh Kanagaraj plans to cast a strong female character as the lead in his next production. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Lokesh said, “I am writing something for actresses, which are kind of new characters to the LCU universe. There will be 2-3 new characters in the LCU, and you will get an update in Kaithi 2.” But the filmmaker did not reveal much about the casting or what the characters will be.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s Poster out on Pawan Kalyan’s birthday:
Taking to their Instagram handle, Mythri Movie Makers shared the poster, which features Pawan Kalyan in a dancing pose. “Happy Birthday to the USTAAD of style, swag and box office – POWER STAR @PawanKalyan #UstaadBhagatSingh will be a feast for fans and a delight for the audience.” Earlier, the 123 Telugu reported that the next scheduled film will start again on September 6, 2025. Only a small portion is left, and once that is done the movie will be wrapped up.
Makers Urge Fans To Stop Sharing Leaked Set Photos:
Recently, the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh announced that accounts circulating or sharing leaked pictures from its sets will be reported and taken down. Mythri Movie Makers, which is producing Ustaad Bhagat Singh, said, “We’ve observed that many accounts are circulating and sharing leaked pictures from the sets of #UstaadBhagatSingh. We understand the excitement, but kindly refrain from sharing them. We are working to give you the best experience. Any accounts indulging in this would be reported and taken down.”
Film And Its Cast
Sreeleela plays the female lead. Raashii Khanna has also joined the cast. Music for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad, who is on a success spree. Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal Kulkarni. The duo of Ram-Laxman is choreographing the action sequences in this film which will have Anand Sai as its production designer. Screenplay for the film is by K. Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan. Pawan Kalyan seems to have now set his sights on completing a considerable portion of ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, which has been scheduled for release next year.
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g…Read More
Akriti Anand is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. A news writer with over a decade of experience, Akriti loves to keep a close watch on Bollywood celebrities and their social media. A post-g… Read More
October 19, 2025, 12:34 IST