Overview

• At the KD – The Devil teaser launch in Chennai, Dutt said he was upset that Lokesh Kanagaraj “wasted” him by not giving him a larger part in Leo.
• He portrayed Antony Das, Leo’s antagonist and father figure, in the 2023 Tamil film that serves as the third chapter of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
• During the event, Dutt praised Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Ajith Kumar as seniors whose work he deeply admires.
• His remarks have sparked social media discussion and industry debate over screen time and character depth in pan-Indian ensemble movies.
• Kanagaraj’s next project, Coolie starring Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan, is scheduled for release on August 14, 2025.