Karthi avoids questions on Kaithi 2 after Lokesh Kanagaraj announces next film with Allu Arjun

Karthi's film Vaa Vaathiyaar was released in cinemas on January 14, 2026, after facing several postponements.

Published on: Jan 17, 2026, 20:28:26 IST

By Santanu Das

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The announcement of Allu Arjun's next film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj came as a surprise to many who were eagerly awaiting an update on Kaithi 2. The 2019 film Kaithi, starring Karthi in the lead role, was a huge box-office success, and the makers announced a sequel a while ago. But there has been no update on that project as of yet. (Also read: AA 23: Allu Arjun's film with Lokesh Kanagaraj officially announced on Bhogi: ‘Strive for greatness’ | Watch)

Lokesh Kanagaraj had earlier said he would make Kaithi 2 after Coolie.

What Karthi said

Karthi, whose new film Vaa Vaathiyaar was theatrically released on 14 January, attended a screening in a theatre on Saturday. When reporters asked Karthi about Kaithi 2, the actor smiled and refused to answer anything about the film. Instead, he said, “He [Lokesh] will address that.”

He spoke about Vaa Vaathiyaar and said that he is happy with the film getting a a good response and see it with the audience. He also wished happy pongal to fans and viewers.

About Kaithi 2

In 2022, Karthi had said that the sequel to Kaithi will begin the following year. Kaithi 2 is part of the larger cinematic universe created by Lokesh, which also includes Lokesh's recent Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram. Karthi had a voice cameo in Vikram, connecting the two films. Suriya, who appeared as the antagonist in Vikram in a cameo, is expected to have a role in Kaithi 2, as well.

In Kaithi (2019), Karthi played a prisoner on parole to meet his daughter, whom he has never seen. When he crosses paths with a cop, he is compelled to join forces with him and fight the drug lords who are after a cocaine consignment in police custody. The entire story unfolds in a single night within a span of four hours.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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