Director Lokesh Kangraj confirms standalone film on Suriya’s character Rolex
Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj interacted with aspiring filmmakers in Chennai to discuss his cinematic universe and future film projects. He confirmed a standalone film for Suriya’s character Rolex.
Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj recently held a Q&A session with aspiring filmmakers at the Koogai Library in Chennai. Speaking at the packed gathering, the Leo director shared insights about his craft and answered around 40-50 questions, offering updates on his films and his vision for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), which includes Kamal Haasan, Stars like Surya, Karthi are included. And films like Vijay, and Kaithi, Vikram and Leo.
During the session, Kanagaraj confirmed that a standalone film featuring Suriya’s character Rolex, introduced in Vikram, is in the works. He explained that after making Rolex a fan-favorite, it felt right to delve deeper into the character. He said, “I kept the Rolex scene to take Vikram to his extreme. Now, I would make a standalone Rolex movie,
Kanagaraj also discussed Challenges faced during the shooting of LeoWhile avoiding specifics, he acknowledged that some compromises were made, particularly regarding Leo’s background, which he believed would have been better served if there had not been a limited time limit of 20–25 minutes. could be implemented.
When Kanagaraj was asked about the sequel to Leo, he revealed that it might be titled Parthiban, but did not give any official confirmation. He expressed interest in continuing Leo’s story, although Vijay, who plays the lead role, has announced that his upcoming film with H. Vinoth will be his last film. He plans to focus on politics with his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), making a sequel unlikely.
Kanagaraj shared his long-term vision for the LCU, saying that it will take approximately five more years to fully develop the universe, ensuring that it reaches a proper conclusion.
Apart from discussing his films, Kanagaraj also gave practical advice to aspiring filmmakers. He stressed the importance of patience, learning from failures and staying true to your vision. He talked about recognizing his strengths as a filmmaker, facing challenges with stars, staying up to date with technology, and dealing with criticism over violence and certain depictions in his films.
