The wait for Karthi and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s reunion might be shorter than expected. A 30-second teaser titled ‘Dilli’—the name of Karthi’s iconic character—has reportedly been censored and certified by the board as of February 19, 2026.
According to industry buzz, the makers (Dream Warrior Pictures) are planning to drop this special announcement glimpse on March 14, coinciding with director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s birthday.
While Lokesh is currently busy with Allu Arjun’s new project, this teaser is expected to confirm that ‘Kaithi 2’ is very much on track for a 2027 start.
The leaked censor certificate shows the video has been granted a ‘U’ certificate, suggesting a clean, high-impact promo.
This news has reignited hope for the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) after fans feared the director had shifted focus to other stand-alone projects.
Social media is currently flooded with “LCU is Back” hashtags as fans speculate if the teaser will feature a hidden cameo from other LCU characters.
