Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Benz Gets Grander: Star Cast, Exotic Locations & Big Plans Revealed!

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is all set to expand his much-celebrated Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) with an exciting new project titled Benz. While he takes a step back from direction, Lokesh is producing the film and penning its story, with direction handled by Remo and Sulthan fame Bakkiyaraj Kannan.

Benz boasts a stellar ensemble cast led by Raghava Lawrence, alongside Nivin Pauly and Madhavan. Samyuktha Menon plays the female lead, promising a refreshing dynamic to the narrative. The film is being jointly produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj’s banner in collaboration with Jagadish Palanisamy’s The Route and Passion Studios.

Touted as a high-budget action entertainer, Benz will be shot over a span of 125 days across multiple international locations. A major 25-day schedule is planned in the United States, where sequences set in exotic and grand locales will be filmed. The film will also be shot in the UAE, further elevating its global scale.

Music for Benz is composed by Sai Abhyankar, adding to the anticipation surrounding this project, which is already being hailed as one of the most awaited films of 2026.

With an exciting mix of action, star power, and international production value, Benz is poised to be a game-changer in the LCU saga.