Buzz around Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next directorial has grown stronger, with fresh reports suggesting that the filmmaker’s collaboration with Allu Arjun is finally taking shape. Earlier this month, we reported that Lokesh had narrated a script – believed to be his ambitious project Irumbu Kai Maayavi, to the Telugu superstar. Now, industry chatter indicates that the project has moved beyond discussions and is steadily materializing.
According to the latest buzz, Lokesh Kanagaraj is expected to helm his next film with Allu Arjun in the second half of 2026. The yet-to-be-announced project is said to be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, a banner known for mounting large scale, star driven spectacles. If confirmed, this collaboration would mark Lokesh’s first directorial with Allu Arjun, bringing together two major forces from Tamil and Telugu cinema for what is expected to be a high-voltage pan-Indian outing.
Parallelly, speculation is rife about Lokesh’s acting ambitions. Reports suggest that the filmmaker may step in front of the camera as a lead actor in another project before returning to direction. This acting stint is said to be followed by his much-talked-about directorial venture with Arun Matheswaran, often referred to as the “DC” project, which is already generating curiosity among fans.
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun remains fully occupied with his current commitment: a massive, big budget film directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures. The project, mounted on a grand scale, is one of the most anticipated films in the star’s career and is currently under active production.
With multiple high profile projects lining up for both Lokesh Kanagaraj and Allu Arjun, the coming years promise to be particularly eventful for fans eagerly tracking their next moves.