Renowned for his gripping action dramas, Lokesh Kanagaraj stands as one of the most successful directors in the South Indian film industry. However, a recent legal development has surfaced against him. A case has been lodged at the Madras High Court Madurai branch targeting the director. Kanagaraj's last directorial venture was the blockbuster action-packed film 'Leo', featuring Vijay in a leading role, known for its intense action sequences.
The legal issue arises as Raja Murugan, hailing from Madurai, filed a petition urging the Madurai High Court to address concerns related to 'Leo'. As per reports from Indiaglitz Tamil, the petition alleges that the movie portrays scenes depicting riots, unlawful activities, reckless driving of vehicles, and police-assisted crimes. Murugan asserts that these scenes might influence society negatively, urging censorship authorities to thoroughly scrutinise such content. Additionally, he demands a psychological evaluation of director Lokesh Kanagaraj and threatens further action if violent scenes persist in his films.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Kanagaraj has embarked on his next project, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 171', collaborating with superstar Rajinikanth. Notably, while this forthcoming film is slated as another action drama, the director has assured that it won't delve into drug-related themes and will not be interconnected with his established cinematic universe. Kanagaraj has recently commenced scripting for the film, charting a different course from his previous works.