Draft:Kaithi 2

Kaithi 2 is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. It is produced by S. R. Prakash Babu and S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures. The film stars Karthi reprising his role as Dilli, an ex-convict who was released out of prison after ten years, alongside Arjun Das and Harish Uthaman. It is the fourth installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe and sequel to Kaithi (2019).

Lokesh hinted at the sequel after Kaithi 's success in October 2019. Which Karthi confirmed at the film's success meet the same month. The principal photography was delayed multiple times due to the commitments of Lokesh and Karthi, including Vikram and Viruman (both 2022), Japan and Leo (both 2023).

Cast

 * Karthi as Dilli
 * Arjun Das as Anbu
 * Harish Uthaman as Aadukalam

Development
After the success of Kaithi in late 2019, Lokesh Kanagaraj hinted a sequel for the film stating "Dilli (the protagonist played by Karthi) will be back." Karthi confirmed the sequel at a success meet. It was reported to commence after Lokesh finishes his film with Vijay, later named Master (2021). As Karthi was also busy with his commitments to Sulthan (2021), Viruman (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Sardar (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), the filming got delayed. Lokesh further began working on a film with Kamal Haasan, later named Vikram (2022) and another film with Vijay, later named Leo (2023). In mid August 2022, Karthi stated that the filming would begin after Leo finishes. In early October 2023, Lokesh revealed that the filming would start after he finishes his film with Rajinikanth titled Coolie.

Casting
Karthi would reprise his role as Dilli from the first film. Arjun Das confirmed reprising his role as Anbu as well as confirming the inclusion of Harish Uthaman's Aadukalam. In July 2024, the film was reported to feature a voice-over by Vijay, as he also was introduced to the cinematic universe with Leo.

Music
The music and background score is reported to be composed by Sam C. S., who also composed for the first film, thus making it his second collaboration with Lokesh and Karthi.