Lokesh Kanagaraj has stated at various instances that superhero story Irumbu Kai Mayavi is his dream project.
Last Updated: 06.23 PM, Jan 19, 2025
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is currently busy with Rajinkanth-starrer film Coolie, in many instances had mentioned that his dream project is Irumbu Kai Mayavi, and that he had pitched it to actor Suriya. However, the latest buzz suggests that the filmmaker is looking to mount the project with a bigger star from Bollywood - Aamir Khan.
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Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his films like Kaithi, Vikram and Master, has been seeing steadfast growth in a short span of time, as the director has become one of the sought-after filmmakers of Tamil cinema in recent times. After working with stars like Kamal Haasan, and Vijay, he is now directing Rajinikanth in Coolie.
However, the director has always maintained that his dream project is Irumbu Kai Mayavi, a super-hero project. The director, at various instances, had revealed how the project has been pitched to Suriya, who appeared as Rolex in Vikram. But it looks like Lokesh is mounting the project even bigger with the latest buzz suggesting that the filmmaker is planning the film with Hindi actor Aamir Khan. Even recently, Suriya while speaking of Irumbu Kai Mayavi, said he does not know if the project is coming back to him or will go to an "even bigger actor". Irumbu Kai Mayavi is a superhero film which revolves around the protagonist who loses his arm and fights evil forces with a metal replacement.
Neither Lokesh, nor Aamir Khan has commented on the latest rumours. There are also speculations that the Lal Singh Chaddha actor will be making a cameo appearance in Coolie.
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Coolie is currently under production, with a release date yet to be announced. The film is produced by Sun Pictures and features ensemble star cast, including actors Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj and others.
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