Overview
- Lokesh Kanagaraj officially announced AA23 with Allu Arjun, signaling a new priority project before any update on Kaithi 2.
- Asked at a Vaa Vaathiyaar screening, Karthi declined to comment on the sequel and said Lokesh would address it.
- Coverage reports the sequel’s timeline as delayed and unclear due to the director’s packed slate, with no official cancellation.
- Lokesh had previously indicated he would take up Kaithi 2 after directing Coolie, but he has since lined up multiple commitments, including a reported Aamir Khan project and an acting turn.
- Fans and commentators are speculating that the LCU is on hold, though this view has not been confirmed by the filmmaker or cast.