Lokesh Cinematic Universe

Lokesh Cinematic Universe
Lokesh Cinematic Universe
Created by	Lokesh Kanagaraj
Original work	Kaithi (2019)
Owner	Dream Warrior Pictures; Seven Screen Studio; Raaj Kamal Films International
Years	2019–present
Films and television
Film(s)	Kaithi (2019); Vikram (2022); Leo (2023);
Audio
Soundtrack(s)	Kaithi (soundtrack); Vikram (soundtrack); Leo (soundtrack);
Miscellaneous
Budget	est. ₹395–₹495 crore (3 films)
Box office	est. ₹1155-1220 crore (3 films)

The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), also known as the Loki Cinematic Universe or Lokiverse, is an Indian media franchise and shared universe of Tamil-language action thriller films created by Lokesh Kanagaraj.^[a] It is currently the highest grossing Tamil film franchise.^[6]

The first feature of the universe Kaithi was released in 2019, while the second installment Vikram was released in 2022 and third installment Leo was released in 2023^[b] with Leo being the highest grosser of all LCU films. The universe follows an elaborate conflict between law enforcement officers and vigilantes in South India who are at war against dangerous drug cartels led by powerful crime lords. A 10-minute short film detailing the origins of the LCU will be released in late 2024, before the commencement of Kaithi 2.^[10]

^ Thapa, Shaurya (11 July 2022). "Vikram's Lokesh Cinematic Universe and All Other MCUs of Indian Cinema". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^ Athimuthu, Soundarya (14 June 2022). "What Is 'Vikram' Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Lokesh Cinematic Universe'?". TheQuint. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
^ "Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals the idea of a cinematic universe". The Times of India. 13 June 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
^ S, Srivatsan (3 June 2022). "'Vikram' movie review: Kamal Haasan steps back to watch Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi have fun in Lokesh Cinematic Universe". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
^ "A Ghost and a prisoner – One-stop shop for all things that might connect Kaithi and Vikram". Cinema Express. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
^ "Vikram director Lokesh Kanagaraj is building his own cinematic universe". The Week. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
^ Athimuthu, Soundarya (3 June 2022). "'Vikram' Review: Kamal, Fahadh & Vijay Sethupathi Shine in Lokesh's Universe". TheQuint. Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
^ "Vikram sequel to connect to Kaithi; Director Lokesh Kanagaraj planning crime cinematic universe [Exclusive]". Bollywood Life. 3 June 2022. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
^ "Kamal Haasan confirms Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe while talking about 'Vikram'? – Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 May 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
^ "A Short Prequel To LCU? South Actor Narain Has More On It". News18. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.

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[:3-1] Thapa, Shaurya (11 July 2022). "Vikram's Lokesh Cinematic Universe and All Other MCUs of Indian Cinema". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.

[2] Athimuthu, Soundarya (14 June 2022). "What Is 'Vikram' Director Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Lokesh Cinematic Universe'?". TheQuint. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.

[:2-3] "Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals the idea of a cinematic universe". The Times of India. 13 June 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.

[:0-4] S, Srivatsan (3 June 2022). "'Vikram' movie review: Kamal Haasan steps back to watch Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi have fun in Lokesh Cinematic Universe". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.

[5] "A Ghost and a prisoner – One-stop shop for all things that might connect Kaithi and Vikram". Cinema Express. 2 June 2022. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.

[7] "Vikram director Lokesh Kanagaraj is building his own cinematic universe". The Week. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.

[8] Athimuthu, Soundarya (3 June 2022). "'Vikram' Review: Kamal, Fahadh & Vijay Sethupathi Shine in Lokesh's Universe". TheQuint. Archived from the original on 5 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.

[9] "Vikram sequel to connect to Kaithi; Director Lokesh Kanagaraj planning crime cinematic universe [Exclusive]". Bollywood Life. 3 June 2022. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2022.

[10] "Kamal Haasan confirms Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe while talking about 'Vikram'? – Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 19 May 2022. Archived from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2022.

[12] "A Short Prequel To LCU? South Actor Narain Has More On It". News18. 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.

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