Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Lokesh Kanagaraj Turned Down Role in 'Parasakthi' for 'Coolie'
Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director of the upcoming Rajinikanth movie 'Coolie', was asked to act as the bad guy in another movie called 'Parasakthi' with actor Sivakarthikeyan.
He liked the idea and was ready to do it, but he was too busy working on 'Coolie' at the time.
He decided to focus on finishing 'Coolie' first, and will now act in a movie with his friend, Arun Matheswaran.
'Parasakthi' is finishing up its filming and is planned to come out during Pongal.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj was considered to play the antagonist role in Sivakarthikeyan's film 'Parasakthi'.
Kanagaraj was offered the role, and initially liked the story and was encouraged by Sivakarthikeyan.
He ultimately declined due to scheduling conflicts with the upcoming Rajinikanth film 'Coolie'.
Kanagaraj is now set to debut in a film directed by Arun Matheswaran, his friend.
Filming for 'Parasakthi', starring Sivakarthikeyan, has wrapped up a schedule in Pollachi and is set for a Pongal release.
- Who
- Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sivakarthikeyan, Arun Matheswaran, and the crew of 'Parasakthi'.
- What
- Lokesh Kanagaraj's decision to decline an acting role in 'Parasakthi'.
- When
- The offer and decline occurred before 'Coolie's' production and after the Pollachi schedule of 'Parasakthi'.
- Where
- The films are set in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).
- Why
- Kanagaraj declined due to scheduling conflicts with his directorial duties on 'Coolie'.
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Sivakarthikeyan
Career Focus
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Prioritizing Directorial Duties
Sivakarthikeyan
Taking Acting Roles
- Director Considered
- Lokesh Kanagaraj
- Movie Offered
- 'Parasakthi'
- Lead Actor in 'Parasakthi'
- Sivakarthikeyan
- Director of 'Parasakthi'
- Sudha Kongara
- Release Date for 'Parasakthi'
- Pongal (Unspecified date)
Sources
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