Acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has begun scripting for his seventh directorial, sparking excitement among fans. The director, known for Coolie featuring Rajinikanth, is reportedly working with a new team for this project. While there's uncertainty over whether this upcoming venture will be Kaithi 2 or an entirely new film, buzz suggests he's gearing up for his seventh directorial his first straight Telugu film, tentatively titled LK7. Pre-production has reportedly begun, though official announcements and the lead actor's details are still awaited.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's new team was confirmed by Santhosh Moni, who shared a picture from their outing, introducing the assistant directors for Kanagaraj's seventh film. Meanwhile, Kanagaraj has also begun filming for his acting debut in Arun Matheswaran's action film DC, with Wamiqa Gabbi playing the female lead opposite him. The movie is expected to be a no holds barred action entertainer.
According to reports, Lokesh Kanagaraj's next directorial, tentatively titled LK7, will be his first direct Telugu film, marking his debut in the industry after all his previous ventures were originally made in Tamil. Speculations suggest that the director has already begun pre-production work for his next venture alongside his team of assistant directors. However, an official update from the makers is still awaited, and details about the lead actor remain under wraps.
The curiosity around LK7 is understandable, with fans initially assuming it would be Kaithi 2. The sequel has finally rolled into pre-production after years of anticipation, which only strengthens the possibility. At the same time, there's steady chatter from Telugu industry trackers that Lokesh has been courted for a major Telugu language project. If that becomes official, it would mark his first direct entry into Tollywood.