Overview
- At a theatre appearance for Vaa Vaathiyaar, Karthi declined to share a Kaithi 2 update, saying, “He [Lokesh] will address that.”
- Lokesh Kanagaraj has officially announced AA23 with Allu Arjun, marking his next directorial after recent commitments.
- There is no official timeline for Kaithi 2, and coverage notes growing fan frustration over stalled plans for the broader LCU.
- Lokesh had earlier indicated Kaithi 2 would follow Coolie, yet reports highlight his crowded lineup, including a reported Aamir Khan project and an acting turn in DC.
- Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar released on January 14, 2026, and he has focused public remarks on its reception as reports suggest AA23 could begin filming later this year.