Arjun Das, known for his role in Kaithi, is now gearing up for his next film, Rasavathi, scheduled to be released on May 10, 2024. Despite his current focus on Rasavathi, Das has hinted at the plot of the highly anticipated sequel, Kaithi 2.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Kaithi made its theatrical debut on October 25, 2019, and received praise from the audience. The first installment featured Karthi in the lead role, with Arjun Das playing a pivotal character alongside Narain, Harish Uthaman, George Maryan, and Dheena.
Kaithi’s story revolves around Dilli, who attempts to meet his daughter for the first time after leaving prison. However, his plans are hindered by an unexpected drug raid led by Inspector Bejoy. The film is currently available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar for those eager to watch it.
What can fans expect from Karthi’s Kaithi 2?
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Arjun Das shared some details about Kaithi 2. According to Das, director Lokesh Kanagaraj had already planned for a sequel while filming the first installment. He stated Kaithi 2 will delve into the backstory of Dilli, the protagonist. Additionally, it unfolds the events that connect him with the characters Adaikalam and Anbu.
Das also hinted that Kanagaraj might consider developing solo films for characters from the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), such as Rolex or Leo Das. Additionally, he suggested that Vikram’s sequel could be the next after Kaithi 2. However, Kanagaraj has yet to announce his next awaited project.
In the meantime, director Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently occupied with his upcoming film, Coolie, starring Rajinikanth. Makers have recently released its teaser, showcasing Rajinikanth in action-packed sequences. However, it is anticipated that Kanagaraj will shift his focus to Kaithi 2 after the release of Coolie.
As the anticipation mounts, it will be intriguing to see when the makers will announce an update regarding Kaithi 2.
