Internet reacts to Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj delaying Kaithi 2 reports: It's really unfair

Kaithi marks the first instalment of LCU, and stars Karthi in the lead role. Lokesh Kanagaraj had confirmed the sequel, which has been getting delayed owing to the filmmaker's other commitments

Lokesh Kanagaraj; Karthi in Kaithi

Fresh off the release of Coolie, director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s name once again made headlines after social media began to buzz that the filmmaker will be the force behind reuniting two pillars of Tamil cinema. If one has to go by reports, it is rumoured that Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will team up after nearly five decades for a Lokesh Kanagaraj film. This also means that Lokesh might prioritise this film over his much-anticipated sequel Kaithi 2, which has brought disappointment among fans.

Internet disappointed with Lokesh Kanagaraj for pushing Kaithi 2

When one side of the internet was erupting with joy over reports speculating the potential reunion of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the other side saw the disappointment over the delay in Kaithi 2. This is because of reports stating that Lokesh Kanagaraj will be directing the two superstars of Tamil cinema in his next, delaying the Karthi-starrer Kaithi. But no official announcement has been made on the Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan-Lokesh Kanagaraj project.

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The delay in Kaithi 2 has left netizens expressing their disappointment over the filmmaker, especially since Kaithi 2 had been postponed several times because Lokesh got busy with other projects. For those who don’t know, Kaithi marked the start of LCU, which got Lokesh the fame he is enjoying today. Even as the filmmaker reiterated that he will be doing Kaithi 2, the constant delay has irked the fans. Here are some of the reactions from netizens.

Where to watch Kaithi on OTT?

Kaithi is 2019 Tamil action thriller available for streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium subscribers. The film headlined by Karthi marks the first instalment in LCU. It revolves around a convict on parole who gets pulled up by a cop to help him bust a drug racket. Taking place over a night, Karthi plays the convict named Dilli who also makes a voiceover cameo in Kamal Haasan’s Vikram.

FAQs

Q. Is Kaithi Part 2 coming?

A. Yes, Kaithi 2 has been confirmed to be made but the works on the project is yet to begin.

Q. Will Leo be in Kaithi 2?

A. It is still unclear what characters of Leo will be in Kaithi 2.

Q. Why did Dilli go to jail?

A. The reason why Dilli went to jail is not explored in Kaithi and expected to be answered in the sequel.

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