From Prabhas, Allu Arjun to Rajinikanth, South actors who are waiting to work with Lokesh Kanagaraj

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the most celebrated directors at present in Indian cinema.In just seven years, he achieved a cult status in showbiz with his filmmaking. His popularity rose many folds in less than 10 years and has become one of the highest-paid filmmakers surpassing many veterans. While the filmmaker is prepping up for his next film, Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’, here we list some big names who are eagerly waiting to work with this young and maverick filmmaker.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who usually defers to work with new-gen filmmakers, has also expressed his desire to work with Lokesh Kanagaraj, especially after the success of 'Vikram'. Reportedly, Rajini wants his last film to be helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Credit: PTI Photo

No movie has managed to get good reviews for Prabhas after 'Baahubali'. Despite working in different genres, nothing worked in his favour including 'Saaho' and 'Adipurush'. Prabhas has expressed his strong desire to work with Lokesh Kanagaraj and instructed his team to get his dates as early as possible. Credit: Special Arrangement

Allu Arjun is another big name from the Telugu cinema who has expressed his deep desire to work with Lokesh. Reportedly, the duo have met few times and might announce a project soon. Credit: Twitter/@alluarjun

'Prince of Tollywood' Mahesh Babu is also waiting to get dates from director Lokesh Kanagaraj. He was impressed by Lokesh's work in Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram' and has asked him to pitch something similar. Credit: Twitter/@urstrulyMahesh

Ram Charan, one of the most talked about stars in Indian cinema, has also expressed his wish to work with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Credit: Twitter/@AlwaysRamCharan

Jr NTR is another superstar from the South industry who is eager to work with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Credit: Twitter/@tarak9999