Lokesh Kanagaraj is a powerhouse Indian filmmaker who completely revolutionized contemporary commercial cinema without having any formal training in the field. Transitioning remarkably from a stable banking job to the director's chair, he made a massive industry impact with his critically acclaimed thriller debut Maanagaram (2017). He is globally celebrated as the mastermind and creator of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), a record-breaking shared movie franchise built around complex, high-stakes drug cartel wars and gritty, hyper-linked action thrillers. Known for his edge-of-your-seat storytelling style, he regularly collaborates with India’s absolute biggest megastars.