5 Times Lokesh Kanagaraj Proved He’s a Master of Action
Kaithi (2019)
No hero songs. No romantic scenes. Just pure action! Kaithi is a gripping thriller about a prisoner who helps cops fight a drug gang — all in one night. Lokesh proved you don’t need a superstar formula to make a blockbuster
Master (2021)
Vijay vs Vijay Sethupathi — this is what made Master a treat! A drunk professor takes on a violent gangster at a juvenile center. With mass scenes and solid action, Lokesh gave fans a full-on entertainer
Vikram (2022)
This one’s not just a film, it’s a cinematic universe! Kamal Haasan returns as the mysterious Vikram, taking down a deadly drug cartel. With Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi also in the mix, Lokesh raised the bar
Leo (2023)
Thalapathy Vijay plays a quiet family man with a dark past in Leo. Is he just a café owner or a former gangster? The film keeps you guessing — and connects with the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU)
Maanagaram (2017)
Before the big-budget films, Lokesh started with this sleeper hit. Maanagaram follows the lives of strangers in Chennai, all tangled in crime and chaos. A smart story told in a gripping way
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LCU – Lokesh Cinematic Universe
Lokesh is building something rare in Indian cinema — a connected universe like Marvel! Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo all share links. Fans love spotting these hidden connections.