Nivin Pauly, slated to portray the primary antagonist Walter in the forthcoming Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU) installment Benz, has offered a glimpse into his character's role within the expansive franchise. The actor confirmed that Benz is indeed an LCU-connected film, asserting that all established characters, including fan favorites Dilli and Rolex, "exist within that universe."
Walter's Place in the LCU
During a recent appearance at a Behindwoods event, Pauly was directly asked by a fan if Walter would share ties with the iconic LCU figures Dilli and Rolex. While remaining tight-lipped about specifics, he stated, “I can’t reveal anything about that world. But yes, it is an LCU-connected film, and all these characters exist within that universe.” Pauly, acknowledging the LCU's significant fan base in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, also expressed his personal admiration, adding, “I’m also a big fan of Dilli and Rolex. All of that is there in this film. That’s all I can say.”
About the Film Benz
Benz is an eagerly anticipated action thriller that places Raghava Lawrence in the titular lead role, with Nivin Pauly stepping into the shoes of the main antagonist. Directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, the film features Samyuktha, known for Vaathi, as the female lead, alongside Ravi Mohan in a pivotal character role. Notably, this project marks the fourth chapter in the LCU and sees Lokesh Kanagaraj co-writing and co-producing it through his own production banner. It's also significant as the first LCU film where Kanagaraj has not taken on the director's responsibilities himself.
Nivin Pauly's Work Front
Beyond his upcoming LCU debut, Nivin Pauly has a busy schedule. His most recent appearance was in the romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, where he starred opposite Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Girish AD, the film reportedly achieved considerable success and is scheduled to become available for streaming on JioHotstar from October 2, 2026. Looking ahead, Pauly is set to star in Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, directed by Ram and featuring Soori and Anjali, slated for an October 1, 2026 release. His upcoming slate also includes projects titled Vijayam and NP51.
The Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe
For those unfamiliar, the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe has been progressively built through a series of successful films. These include Karthi’s Kaithi, Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, and Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo, all of which established the interconnected narrative world that Benz will now expand upon.
