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Lokesh Kanagaraj Exits Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film Project

1/27/2026

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Lokesh Kanagaraj, Indian filmmaker, withdrew from directing the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project, announced January 26, 2026 in Chennai, noting both actors preferred a light-hearted film he could not write.
The Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project will now be directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi.
Lokesh Kanagaraj said his next project will be with Allu Arjun.
The Lokesh Cinematic Universe remains active with Kaithi 2.
He also mentioned discussions with Aamir Khan regarding a superhero film.

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Lokesh Kanagaraj, Indian filmmaker, withdrew from directing the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project, announced January 26, 2026 in Chennai, noting both actors preferred a light-hearted film he could not write.
The Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan project will now be directed by Cibi Chakaravarthi.
Lokesh Kanagaraj said his next project will be with Allu Arjun.
The Lokesh Cinematic Universe remains active with Kaithi 2.
He also mentioned discussions with Aamir Khan regarding a superhero film.