End Of LCU? Lokesh Kanagaraj AA23 With Allu Arjun Leaves Tamil Film Fans Heartbroken

A few days ago, Lokesh Kanagaraj announced his upcoming film withAllu Arjun, currently titled AA23, marking the Telugu superstar’s 23rd project. The teaser received an overwhelming response from audiences,

but a section of fans expressed disappointment. After months of anticipation, enthusiasts of theLokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) are upset over the lack of updates on the long-awaited Kaithi 2. Lokesh, who established the LCU with hits like Kaithi and Vikram, has now shifted his attention to this new Telugu venture, leaving many fans frustrated as they had expected him to begin work on Kaithi 2 following Rajinikanth’s Coolie.

Why Are LCU Fans Upset With Lokesh Kanagaraj?

Kaithi's Kaithi had initially become a blockbuster, laying the groundwork for the LCU. Fans have asked for a sequel to continue the story, especially after films like Vikram and Leo further expanded the universe. Instead of moving straight to Kaithi 2, Lokesh opted to work on AA23, which has led fans to feel that both the sequel and the broader scope of the LCU are being delayed.

One fan posted "So Lokesh LCU comes to an end". Another fan posted "Kaithi 2 is Dropped i think because Lokesh Lineup is very long". A user posted "I think may no longer be expecting or waiting for it to happen soon ".

A netizen posted "This interview hasn’t aged well. Lokesh wanted to make Kaithi 2 after Coolie, but something seems to have happened that made him change his plans".

What Is The Status Of Kaithi 2? Here's What Karthi Has To Say

Despite months of speculation, no official update has been given regarding Kaithi 2’s production. When asked about the film’s shoot schedule, Karthi replied, “I don’t know…” and in another event, he added, “It will come…” This uncertain response has further disappointed fans eagerly awaiting news about the official launch.

In a recent interaction, Karthi told the media that questions about Kaithi 2 should be asked to the director himself. Many fans feel frustrated and are beginning to doubt whether the LCU will ever be revived. Some even shared old clips of Lokesh stating that Kaithi 2 would follow Coolie, which has only fueled further disappointment since the project hasn’t materialized.Earlier, Lokesh had mentioned that Kaithi 2 would begin filming after the completion of Vijay’s Leo in 2023, which did not happen. Reports later suggested that production might start after Rajinikanth’s Coolie, which released in August 2025, yet there have been no official updates since then.Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s new project with Allu Arjun is scheduled to start shooting this year, marking his first foray into Telugu cinema.