Master and Leo filmmaker recently confirmed his reunion with actor Vijay, revealing that he has a cameo in the actor's final film, Jana Nayagan. This comes ss Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues to struggle to find a release date amid the delay in certification from CBFC
Vijay and Lokesh Kanagraj
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed a reunion with his Master and Leo actor Vijay. The filmmaker confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, saying he has a cameo in Vijay's final film. Lokesh had a rare public interaction with the media on Monday, where he shared the news while also addressing long-standing speculations about his upcoming projects,
Lokesh Kanagraj confirms cameo in Jana Nayagan
While sharing updates on his directorial ventures and responding to recent criticisms, the filmmaker confirmed that he will appear in a cameo role in the film, which is said to be actor Vijay's final cinematic appearance before his full-fledged switch into politics. "H Vinoth anna and Vijay anna called me and asked me to do it. I have done a cameo, that is all I can say for now," Kanagaraj shared, confirming his on-screen reunion with the actor.
Jana Nayagan is directed by Vinoth, and was originally scheduled to release on January 9; however, has faced delays due to ongoing legal and censorship hurdles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
During the interaction, Kanagaraj also confirmed that fellow filmmakers Atlee and Nelson Dilipkumar will also be making cameo appearances in Vijay's political action drama as well.
Lokesh Kanagraj shares updates on his upcoming projects
The director, known for hits like 'Vikram' and 'Leo', chose the occasion of Republic Day to break a six-month silence following the release of his film Coolie.
Such press meets are considered a rarity for Kanagaraj, who typically avoids the spotlight between projects. Since the release of Coolie, he had remained largely inaccessible to the press, missing customary post-release success meets due to a busy schedule.
Addressing the media, Kanagaraj explained that the primary purpose of the gathering was to clear the air.
"I wanted to address two or three things that have been circulating on social media before moving on to my next film. That is why I am here," he said.
Providing a major update on the highly anticipated multi-starrer featuring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the director revealed the project was born out of a meeting during the release of Coolie.
"The fact that they are coming together after nearly 46 years and asked me to direct them was a big deal. I could not miss this opportunity," Kanagaraj stated.
He further clarified that while Kaithi 2 was originally planned as his immediate next project, he requested the production side for time to pursue the legendary collaboration.
"I told the production side that I would finish this and come back, as I would not get such an opportunity again. I wrote sincerely for about a month and a half and gave separate narrations to both," he added.
Reflecting on the reception of his last film, Coolie, Kanagaraj expressed gratitude to the audience while acknowledging the feedback from reviewers.
"The critiques have made me think about many things. I have taken it as a learning experience to understand what is expected of me. In my upcoming films, I will try to deliver movies that do not attract that much criticism," he noted.
The director also touched upon his acting debut in the upcoming film titled VC, where he plays a character named Devadas, and confirmed that a project with Telugu star Allu Arjun is also in the pipeline.
(With inputs from PTI)
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