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Lokesh Kanagaraj Starts Prep on LK7 as Core Team Reunites, Telugu Debut Report Emerges

He also steps into his first lead role with Arun Matheswaran's DC, which officially lists Wamiqa Gabbi as co-star alongside composer Anirudh.

Overview

  • A direction-team photo shared by Santhosh Moni indicates pre-production has begun on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s seventh film, referred to as LK7.
  • Entertainment outlet reports suggest LK7 could mark his first direct Telugu-language feature, though no official announcement or casting details have been released.
  • Fans continue to speculate that LK7 might instead be Kaithi 2 within the LCU, but the director has not confirmed the project’s direction.
  • Lokesh’s acting debut in DC is underway with Wamiqa Gabbi attached and Anirudh confirmed for music, and a 45-day Chennai shoot is reported.
  • Media have reported a Rs 35 crore fee for DC and Rs 50 crore for directing Coolie without producer confirmation, as Coolie is reported to have crossed Rs 500 crore at the box office.