Kaithi 2: Amid delay speculations, Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj confirm ‘Dilli returns’; see PICS

In a recent post on social media, Karthi has confirmed his reunion with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for Kaithi 2.

By Goutham S

Updated on Mar 15, 2025 | 08:30 PM IST | 13.7K

Kaithi 2: Amid delay speculations, Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj confirm ‘Dilli returns’ (PC: Karthi, X)

Karthi starrer Kaithi 2 had been speculated to have been delayed once again owing to director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s work commitments. Now, the actor and director have ended all rumors by announcing the iconic character’s return.

In a recent post on social media, Karthi appeared alongside director Lokesh Kanagaraj and was seen putting the director’s iconic silver kada into his hands.

Sharing the update, the actor penned, “DILLI RETURNS. Let it be another fantastic year director Lokesh Kanagaraj.” Along with the post, the actor also tagged Kaithi’s production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, and Toxic’s producers KVN Productions, hinting at a possible collaboration.

See the official post ft Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj:

For those unaware, there were early speculations that Lokesh Kanagaraj is next set to work on another project which would have led to Kaithi 2 being delayed. However, now the lead actor and director himself have given a green signal about the movie.

Currently, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is working on the movie Coolie starring Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film is touted to be an action entertainer with stars like Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao also in pivotal roles.

Apart from stars like them, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is expected to make a cameo appearance in the movie as well. Moreover, the film also enjoys an ensemble cast of actors like Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Pooja Hegde (dance number).

While more details about the upcoming movie are yet to be made public, the makers had unveiled some stellar BTS pictures from the film on Lokesh’s birthday.

On the other hand, Karthi is currently shooting for the movie Sardar 2. The upcoming flick directed by P. S. Mithran is a spy actioner which is a follow-up sequel to Sardar which was released in 2022.

The movie which is expected to release in 2025 features Karthi and Rajisha Vijayan reprising their original roles with an ensemble cast of actors like S. J. Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika Ranganath, and more in key roles.

Moreover, the actor also has the film Vaa Vaathiyaar which is awaiting its release.