{"id":19057,"date":"2025-10-19T07:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T07:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/19\/pawan-kalyan-to-collaborate-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-next-heres-what-we-know-tamil-cinema-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T07:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T07:08:09","slug":"pawan-kalyan-to-collaborate-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-next-heres-what-we-know-tamil-cinema-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/19\/pawan-kalyan-to-collaborate-with-lokesh-kanagaraj-for-next-heres-what-we-know-tamil-cinema-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Pawan Kalyan To Collaborate With Lokesh Kanagaraj For Next? Here\u2019s What We Know | Tamil Cinema News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9646219\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 19, 2025, 12:34 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9646219\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1905158969 asubttl-schema\">123 Telugu report says that Pawan Kalyan\u2019s next project will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bggrn\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1905158969 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pawan Kalyan To Collaborate With Lokesh Kanagaraj For Next? \" title=\"Pawan Kalyan To Collaborate With Lokesh Kanagaraj For Next? \" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1905158969\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pawan Kalyan To Collaborate With Lokesh Kanagaraj For Next? <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Pawan Kalyan\u2019s 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\u2019s first collaboration with Lokesh, known for creating the celebrated Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) featuring blockbusters like Kaithi, Vikram,<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">123 Telugu report says that Pawan Kalyan\u2019s next project will be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Apparently, KVN Productions is currently bankrolling Vijay\u2019s Jana Nayagan and Yash\u2019s Toxic. However, an official confirmation is made on this till now. Lokesh\u2019s last project, Coolie starred Rajinikanth in the lead role.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><strong>Kaithi 2 May Be Pushed As Lokesh Kanagaraj Eyes Rajinikanth\u2013Kamal Haasan Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">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\u2019s schedule, the actor is expected to reallocate his dates to director Sundar C. The producers have yet to confirm this.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\"><strong>Lokesh Kanagaraj\u2019s Plans For LCU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">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,\u00a0 director Lokesh Kanagaraj plans to cast a strong female character as the lead in his next production.\u00a0 In an interview with Galatta Plus, Lokesh said, \u201cI 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.&#8221; But the filmmaker did not reveal much about the casting or what the characters will be.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\"><strong>Ustaad Bhagat Singh\u2019s Poster out on Pawan Kalyan\u2019s birthday:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Taking to their Instagram handle, Mythri Movie Makers shared the poster, which features Pawan Kalyan in a dancing pose. \u201cHappy Birthday to the USTAAD of style, swag and box office \u2013 POWER STAR @PawanKalyan \u00a0#UstaadBhagatSingh will be a feast for fans and a delight for the audience.&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\"><strong>Makers Urge Fans To Stop Sharing Leaked Set Photos:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">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, \u201cWe\u2019ve 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><strong>Film And Its Cast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">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 \u2018Ustaad Bhagat Singh\u2019, which has been scheduled for release next year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Akriti Anand\" title=\"Akriti Anand\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/akriti-anand-25837.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Akriti Anand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>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&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-1905158969 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 19, 2025, 12:34 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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