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A sequel of Kaithi that fans have been eagerly awaiting is suddenly being delayed  not because of creative block but because something big has shifted behind the scenes. What was supposed to happen next has now been set aside leaving audiences wondering just what changed. What has happened with Kaithi 2? The latest surprising update suggests that the highly awaited Kaithi 2 has reportedly been put on hold due to creative disagreements between Karthi and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. After patiently waiting for Lokesh to wrap up his other commitments Karthi was finally ready to move forward with the sequel. However just as Lokesh began planning to get the project rolling unexpected issues seem to have surfaced. It remains unclear whether Lokesh or the Kaithi 2 team will officially respond to these growing speculations. Meanwhile the lukewarm reception to Rajinikanths multi-starrer Coolie’s content has sparked criticism online with social media trolling directed at Lokesh gaining momentum. Whether Lokesh Kanagaraj can silence the doubters and deliver another powerful chapter with Kaithi 2 is a question only time will answer. More about Kaithi Kaithi (2019) directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is a Tamil action-thriller that gained massive acclaim for its raw storytelling intense action and no-nonsense narrative. The film stars Karthi as Dilli an ex-convict who gets caught in a deadly night mission while trying to meet his daughter for the first time. With no songs no forced romance and most of the story taking place overnight Kaithi broke many Bollywood and South Indian storytelling norms. It is also a key part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) connecting with Vikram (2022) and teasing ties with Leo (2023). The film was praised for its gripping screenplay emotional weight and high-stakes drama all within a tightly packed single-night timeline. Story Highlights Kaithi 2 has reportedly been put on hold due to creative disagreements between actor Karthi and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Karthi had waited for Lokesh to finish his other projects before beginning the sequel but unexpected issues emerged just as plans were coming together. Neither Lokesh nor the Kaithi 2 team has officially commented on the speculation adding to fan uncertainty. The situation has been further complicated by negative social media reactions to Lokesh’s upcoming film Coolie increasing pressure on the filmmaker. The delay in Kaithi 2 has left fans puzzled and disappointed especially since the film was set to be a major continuation of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.