Thalaivar171 is not Rajinikanth’s last film, confirms Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj

Audiences are eagerly waiting for the release of Vijay-starrer Leo, which will hit the theatres on October 19. Following this, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is set to begin his next venture with Superstar Rajinikanth. The upcoming project, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 171, has sparked speculations on the internet, raising questions about whether the legendary actor had approached the director for the film and if he plans to retire from acting upon its completion. In a recent interview, Lokesh put these rumours to rest. 

‘I approached Rajini sir with the the script of Thalaivar 171’

During a recent interview when the host inquired about the rumours, the Vikram fame director clarified that it was he who approached Rajinikanth with the script, and not the other way around.

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“It happened unexpectedly. I had shared the story with Anirudh some time ago. During the initial filming of Leo, he suggested that I should narrate it to Rajini sir. I was initially hesitant, but Anirudh encouraged me to give it a try. The very next day, we visited Rajini sir’s residence and presented the plot to him, and he was keen to sign up for the film,” Lokesh elaborated.

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s upcoming projects 

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Currently, the filmmaker is gearing up for his highly anticipated action film Leo, starring Vijay. The film, which is scheduled to release on October 19, features Trisha as the female lead, with Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Sarja playing pivotal roles. The director has already confirmed a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Kaithi with Karthi, as well as an yet-untitled project with Prabhas.