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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to Sanjay Dutt saying he was wasted in Leo
Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj responded to Sanjay Dutt's recent comments about being underutilised in Leo. The Bollywood actor, during the teaser launch of KD – The Devil, had said that while he loved working with Thalapathy Vijay, he was angry with Lokesh for not giving him a bigger role in the 2023 action Kanagaraj, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, shared his side of the story. 'Sanjay sir actually called me after that event. He said to me, 'I made a very funny comment, but it got awkward after people cut it and put it on social media.' I just said, No problem, sir,' the director Clarifying that he does not deliberately sideline characters, Kanagaraj said, 'See, I'm not a genius or a great filmmaker who wouldn't write stories that overshadow other characters. I have made so many mistakes in my films, and I'm still learning.' The filmmaker also hinted at a future collaboration with Dutt. 'Probably, I would do another film with Sanjay Dutt sir, and make it up to him.'Sanjay Dutt, during a recent press conference while promoting his upcoming film KD - The Devil, said, 'I worked with Thalapathy Vijay and I loved working with him. However, I am angry with Lokesh because he didn't give me a big role. He wasted me,' which quickly went viral on social upcoming project Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, is set for release on August 14, 2025. The film, set against a harbour backdrop, features Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Shoubin, Satyaraj and a cameo by Aamir Khan. Anirudh Ravichander has composed music for the film, and the recently released second single, 'Monica', features a special appearance by Pooja Hegde.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to Sanjay Dutt's ‘he wasted me in Thalapathy Vijay's Leo' remark: ‘I'm not a genius or a great filmmaker…'
Lokesh Kanagaraj addressed the recent remarks made by Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt regarding his role in the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Leo. Sanjay Dutt shared that he was disappointed when Lokesh gave him a small role in the film, and he felt it was wasted in a humorous way. Lokesh Kanagaraj Responds to Sanjay Dutt's Remarks Munnabhai Chale Amerika: Another laugh riot on way In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh revealed, 'Sanjay sir actually called me after that event. He said to me, 'I made a very funny comment, but it got awkward after people cut it and put it on social media.' I just said, 'No problem, sir.'' Lokesh further shared, 'I'm not a genius or a great filmmaker who wouldn't write stories that overshadow other characters. I have made many mistakes in my films, and I'm still learning. Probably, I would do another film with Sanjay Dutt sir and make it up to him.' Sanjay Dutt's Disappointment Over Role in Leo The controversy stemmed from Sanjay Dutt's remarks at the teaser event of KD - The Devil. He expressed his admiration for working with Thalapathy Vijay but voiced his disappointment with Lokesh Kanagaraj, saying, 'I worked with Thalapathy Vijay and I loved working with him. However, I am angry with Lokesh because he didn't give me a big role. He wasted me.' Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie The 2023 movie Leo was inspired by the American film A History of Violence. Lokesh Kanagaraj is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated movie Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth . The movie will feature Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir in pivotal roles, with Aamir Khan making a special cameo. Coolie will hit theatres on August 14, 2025.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lokesh Kanagaraj responds to Sanjay Dutt's ‘He wasted me' comment for Thalapathy Vijay's Leo: ‘It got awkward…'
Lokesh Kanagaraj made the headlines recently after Sanjay Dutt commented that the director wasted him in Thalapathy Vijay's Leo. Now, the director himself has replied to the Bollywood star's remark. Talking with The Hollywood Reporter, Lokesh Kanagaraj said, 'Sanjay sir actually called me after that event. He said to me, 'I made a very funny comment, but it got awkward after people cut it and put it on social media.' I just said, No problem, sir.' The director continued, 'See, I'm not a genius or a great filmmaker who wouldn't write stories that overshadow other characters. I have made so many mistakes in my films, and I'm still learning. Probably, I would do another film with Sanjay Dutt sir, and make it up to him.' Sanjay Dutt about his role in Leo For those unaware, Sanjay Dutt was recently spotted at the teaser event for KD - The Devil. During his interaction with the media people, Dutt commented on Tamil cinema and said, 'I worked with Thalapathy Vijay and I loved working with him. However, I am angry with Lokesh because he didn't give me a big role. He wasted me.' Talking about Leo, the Tamil-language action thriller starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role, was released on October 19, 2023. The film, partially inspired by the American actioner A History of Violence, featured the tale of Parthiban, a middle-aged coffee shop owner who lives with his wife and children. After a fateful day at his shop, the man is put into the headlines for a self-defense crime, only for new problems to arise. As he shares an appearance with a former gangster, Leo, adversaries come into his life, hoping to make him return to the crime world. Lokesh Kanagaraj's next film Lokesh Kanagaraj is next set to appear as the director for Rajinikanth starrer Coolie. The action entertainer is said to take place against the backdrop of a harbour and the lives of laborers. With Rajinikanth in the lead role, the movie will have Nagarjuna Akkineni and Upendra Rao in key roles, and Aamir Khan playing a cameo appearance. The much-awaited movie is slated to big screens on August 14, 2025.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Shilpa Shetty Kundra Recalls the Time She Agreed to do KD - The Devil: I was on the wheelchair when they were narrating the film
A period action entertainer based on true events from 1970s Bangalore, KD – The Devil is presented by KVN Productions, directed by Prem and produced by Suprith read more On July 10th, Shilpa Shetty Kundra marked her presence at the electrifying teaser launch event of KD - The Devil, and recalled the instance she agreed to do the gangster drama. Shilpa revealed suffering a fracture and being on a wheelchair after shooting an action sequence for Rohit Shetty's film. She talked about not intending to do the film initially; however, the film's sharp plot compelled her to give a nod. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She shared, 'Initially, I was caught up with other work, and had not intended to do KD - The Devil. I had suffered an injury and was on a wheelchair after shooting for an action sequence for Rohit Shetty's film. The makers of KD - The Devil were quite clear to cast me for the role.' And added, " Because they were so insistent, my manager suggested me to hear the narration and then decide. I was on the wheelchair when they were narrating the film. Upon hearing the narration, I stood up from the wheelchair without realizing that I had suffered a fracture. And I reacted, saying 'Mujhe ye film karni hai'. After hearing the full narrative, I gave a nod to the film." Shilpa Shetty Kundra will be seen stepping into a retro avatar for the first time, essaying an intense role of Satyavathi. The recently released teaser offers a glimpse into Shilpa's intriguing role, indicating that she's all set to deliver a performance to remember. She will be seen sharing the space with Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Nora Fatehi, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, and V Ravichandran. A period action entertainer based on true events from 1970s Bangalore, KD – The Devil is presented by KVN Productions, directed by Prem and produced by Suprith. It features a multi-starrer cast including Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Nora Fatehi, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, and V Ravichandran in important roles. The Pan-India multilingual is all set to release in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shilpa Shetty, Sanjay Dutt join KD team, win hearts in Bengaluru
The team behind the Kannada film KD - The Devil is on a press tour, spanning Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Bengaluru for the film's anticipated teaser launch, and they're truly winning hearts along the way. From Sanjay Dutt 's heartfelt admiration for South Indian cinema to Shilpa Shetty dancing with V Ravichandran, here are a few moments at the event in the city that stole the spotlight… Shilpa Shetty, who debuted in Kannada cinema alongside V Ravichandran in Preethsod Thappa, joined him on stage in Bengaluru. The duo, set to appear in KD-The Devil, danced to their iconic song Bangaradinda Bannana Thanda. Shilpa also shared her appreciation for V Ravichandran, highlighting his guidance during her initial foray into Kannada cinema: 'My first Kannada film was with Ravi sir, he was the one who taught me how to be a Kannada heroine, because it was very different from Bollywood, and he was the one who gave me the taste of Kannada cinema.' Prem, director of KD, had garnered attention for his remarks on the language controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's Thug Life, made during the teaser launch for the film, held in Chennai. Responding to this on Saturday, he said, 'Kannada is my mother tongue; I am most comfortable in this language and speak from my heart. While people may continue to discuss it, it does not bother me – I am a mannina maga.' Sharing his admiration for Sanjay Dutt, Prem said, 'It feels surreal to work with Sanjay Dutt. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You have too much belly fat? (eat this before breakfast) Gut Solution Learn More Undo I used to sell Khal Nayak tickets in black, and now directing him feels like a full circle moment.' Sanjay Dutt drew a parallel between himself and Dhruva Sarja, stating, 'I see the reflection of my younger days in Dhruva. He respects everyone on set, especially the senior actors; I too was like this while working with Amitji and Dilip sahab. He will be a huge star across the nation with KD.
