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Lokesh Cinematic Universe
Created byLokesh Kanagaraj
Original workKaithi (2019)
OwnersRaaj Kamal Films International
Dream Warrior Pictures
Years2019–present
Films and television
Film(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
Miscellaneous
Budgetest. ₹145–175 crores (2 films)
Box officeest. ₹525–₹605 crores (2 films)

Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) is an Indian shared universe of action thriller films created by Lokesh Kanagaraj.[1][2][3][4][5] The first feature of the universe Kaithi was released in 2019 and the second installment Vikram was released on 3 June 2022.[6][7][8] It is the third highest grossing Tamil film franchise.[9]

Future

Development

Lokesh Kanagaraj has stated that he wanted to do a shared universe of films since finishing his first feature film, Maanagaram. He has stated that these kind of films have longevity. During the production of Kaithi, he explored the idea and experimented with it, by having many open-ended plotlines in Kaithi, which he then incorporated in Vikram, by working together with Dream Warrior Pictures and Raaj Kamal Films International, as they own the properties. He established a shared universe and has announced that more projects will be releasing in the future, that will be set in it. Though the name "Lokesh Cinematic Universe" was coined by fans, he accepted it as official.[10][11][12][3] Narain is the only actor to have reprised his roles in both the films in the universe in a major role.[13]

Films

Film Release date Director(s) Dialogue(s) Producer(s) Status
Kaithi
25 October 2019
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Pon Parthiban
S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabhu and Thiruppur Vivek
Released
Vikram
3 June 2022
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rathna Kumar
Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran

Kaithi (2019)

Main article: Kaithi (2019 film)

The first installment of the LCU, it stars Karthi in the lead role, along with Narain, Arjun Das, Harish Uthaman, George Maryan and Dheena in pivotal roles. The story follows Dilli, an ex-convict, endeavors to meet his daughter for the first time after 10 years imprisonment. However, his attempts are interrupted due to a drug raid planned by Inspector Bejoy.

Vikram (2022)

Main article: Vikram (2022 film)

The second installment in the LCU, it stars Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil with Kalidas Jayaram, Narain and Chemban Vinod Jose in supporting roles and Suriya in a cameo role. The film is a spiritual successor of Vikram (1986).[14][1] The story follows a black ops squad led by Amar, who is assigned to track down a group of ruthless vigilantes. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing, but war between everyone involved.[4][15]

Cast and characters

List indicators

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

  • An empty grey cell indicates the character was not in the film, or that the character's official presence has not yet been confirmed.
  •  C indicates a cameo role.
  •  M indicates an appearance in onscreen movie footage.
  •  V indicates a voice-only role.
  •  Y indicates a younger version of the character.
  • m refers to the character being mentioned.
Characters Films
Kaithi (2019) Vikram (2022)
Commander Arun Kumar Vikram / Karnan Kamal HaasanM Kamal Hassan
Dilli Karthi KarthiV
Rolex SuriyaC
Agent Amar Fahadh Faasil
Sandhanam Vijay Sethupathi
Anbu Doss Arjun Das Arjun DasC
Inspector Bejoy Narain
Stephen Raj Hareesh Peradi Hareesh PeradiC
Adaikalam Harish Uthaman Harish UthamanC
Kamatchi Dheena DheenaC
Gayathri Amar Gayathrie Shankar
Amudha Baby Monica Baby MonicaC
Napoleon George Maryan George MaryanM
ACP Prabhanjan Kalidas Jayaram
Jose Chemban Vinod Jose
Cutting Plier Jaffer Sadiq
Agent Tina Vasanthi
Agent Lawrence Elango Kumaravel
Agent Uppiliappan Santhana Bharathi
Vikram Jr. Baby Darshan

Reception

Box office performance

The Lokesh Cinematic Universe is one of the highest-grossing Tamil film franchises.

Film Release Budget Box office Ref(s)
Kaithi 25 October 2019 ₹25 crore (US$3.0 million) ₹105 crore (US$13 million) [16]
Vikram 3 June 2022 ₹120 crore (US$14 million)–₹150 crore (US$18 million) ₹420 crore (US$50 million)–₹500 crore (US$60 million) [17][18][19]
Total ₹145 crore (US$17 million)–₹175 crore (US$21 million) ₹525 crore (US$63 million)–₹605 crore (US$72 million)

References

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  4. ^ a b S, Srivatsan (3 June 2022). "'Vikram' movie review: Kamal Haasan steps back to watch Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi have fun in Lokesh Cinematic Universe". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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  10. ^ Krishna (9 June 2022). NELSON-ஐ திட்டுறது கஷ்டமா இருக்கு! – Lokesh Kanagaraj Post Release Interview Part-1 | Vikram (in Tamil). Cinema Vikatan. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
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  13. ^ "Narain: Vikram's stellar response and box office numbers are new to me". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' shatters box-office records, check out his other hit films". WION. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
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  16. ^ "Bigil, Petta, Viswasam, Kanchana 3, Nerkonda Paarvai, Kaithi power Kollywood's theatrical takings in 2019 to Rs 1000 cr-Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 4 December 2019. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  17. ^ manimegalai.a. "வெற்றிகரமாக 75 நாட்களை நிறைவு செய்த விக்ரம்..! இதுவரை வசூல் செய்தது மட்டும் எத்தனை கோடி தெரியுமா?". Asianet News Network (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Vikram: Here's how many crores Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil & others charged for their roles in the movie made on a budget of Rs 120 Crores". GQ India. 3 June 2022. Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' to hit theatres tomorrow. Can it beat 'Pushpa', 'RRR' and 'KGF: Chapter 2'?". Business Today. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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