Lokesh Kanagaraj teams with Telugu studio; fans speculate Rolex, Benz update

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Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj’s production banner G Squad is set to collaborate with leading Telugu production house Mythri Movie Makers, with details of their upcoming project expected to be announced soon.

The collaboration brings together one of Tamil cinema’s prominent contemporary filmmakers and a production house behind several major Telugu releases. While Mythri Movie Makers has confirmed the partnership, the nature of the project and Lokesh’s exact role have not yet been revealed.Mythri Movie Makers announced the collaboration on Friday, describing it as a partnership aimed at bringing together “fresh energy and powerful stories” and adding, “Updates coming soon.”

Mythri Movie Makers announces collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s G Squad

Mythri Movie Makers took to X to announce its new association with Lokesh Kanagaraj’s production banner G Squad.The production house wrote, “Announcing the most exciting collaboration to bring together fresh energy and powerful stories.” It followed the announcement with, “Updates coming soon,” without revealing whether the partnership concerns a single film, multiple projects or a larger production collaboration.

The announcement has nevertheless generated considerable interest, given the track record of both banners. Mythri Movie Makers has backed several major Telugu films, including 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', while G Squad is associated with filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj.

Fans speculate about 'Rolex', 'Benz' and other Lokesh Kanagaraj Universe projects

Following the announcement, fans began speculating about the possible nature of the collaboration. Some social media users wondered whether the association could be connected to Rolex, the standalone spin-off centred on Suriya’s character from the Lokesh Kanagaraj Universe (LCU).

Others speculated about Benz, another project associated with the filmmaker’s universe.However, neither 'Rolex' nor 'Benz' has been announced as the project involved in the Mythri Movie Makers-G Squad collaboration. The speculation remains fan-driven until the production houses provide further details. The possibility of another LCU project has also prompted discussion among Lokesh’s followers, but there is currently no official confirmation linking this particular collaboration to the cinematic universe.

Details about the Mythri Movie Makers-G Squad project remain under wraps.

At present, Mythri Movie Makers has not disclosed whether its collaboration with G Squad will result in one film or multiple projects.Lokesh’s role in the venture is also yet to be confirmed. It remains unclear whether he will direct the project, act in it, produce it through G Squad or be involved in another capacity.The language of the upcoming project has not been announced either.

Given the involvement of a major Telugu production house and a filmmaker primarily associated with Tamil cinema, there is already curiosity over whether the collaboration will result in a Tamil film, a Telugu film or a project designed for audiences across industries.More details are expected from the makers in the coming days.

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut and upcoming projects

Lokesh Kanagaraj recently stepped into a new role in the film industry by making his debut as a lead actor with 'DC', a romance crime thriller directed by Arun Matheswaran. The filmmaker starred opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in the film. Having previously made brief appearances in films, Lokesh took on a full-fledged acting role in DC. The film went on to record a reported worldwide theatrical gross of more than Rs 100 crore.On the directorial front, Lokesh is also set to collaborate with Allu Arjun for a project currently referred to as AA23. Further details about the film, including its official title and complete cast, are awaited.